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Thyme

Sown Feb–Mar · 90–120 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for thyme.

Its window is Feb–Mar. That opens in February, 5 months from now.

What can go in this month, from the same herb group — soonest to crop first

Chervil 40–60 days Chives 70–90 days Parsley 70–90 days Savory 80–100 days Lovage 120–150 days Angelica 2 years
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Perennial
Sowing Feb–Mar
Duration 90–120
Spacing 40 × 25 cm
Soil pH 6.0–8.0
Water 300–450 mm
Temperature 15–28 °C
Seed rate 1–2 kg
Yield 5–8 t
Watch for Root rot, spider mite

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

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