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When to Plant Thyme in Healy, Alaska (99743)

Location

Healy, Alaska

ZIP Code

99743

USDA Zone

2a

Last Frost

Monday, June 1, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Monday, April 6, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Monday, June 15, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Thyme seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Thymus vulgaris
Days to Maturity 90 days
Mature Height 6-12"
Spread 12"
Type Ground cover
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6+ hours)

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Water

Low (drought tolerant)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days

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Growing Thyme in Zone 2a

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Healy, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2a, you should start seeds indoors around Monday, April 6, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, June 1, 2026. Plan to transplant your Thyme seedlings outdoors around Monday, June 15, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.