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When to plant thyme in Georgia

Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant thyme shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 8 in Brunswick to April 11 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Atlantathe thyme transplant out window (March 24–April 7) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Atlanta8aMarch 24November 8March 24 – April 7
Columbus8bMarch 21November 11March 21 – April 4
Augusta-Richmond County8bMarch 23November 9March 23 – April 6
Macon-Bibb County8bMarch 21November 10March 21 – April 4
Savannah9aMarch 2November 30March 2 – March 16
Athens-Clarke County8bMarch 23November 10March 23 – April 6
South Fulton8aMarch 15November 20March 15 – March 29
Sandy Springs8aMarch 25November 9March 25 – April 8

Thyme in Georgia: FAQ

When can I plant thyme in Georgia?

Across Georgia, the time to transplant thyme spans roughly February 8 in Brunswick to April 11 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the thyme planting date vary across Georgia?

Yes. Georgia publishes 112 cities with their own frost dates, so the right thyme planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

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