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Can You Grow Thyme in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

Thyme grows easily here as a perennial — plant once and harvest for years.

Plant zones

4a–9b

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Thyme

Thyme is a drought-tolerant cold-hardy herb that thrives in poor soil and full sun.

Plant in well-drained soil — thyme rots in wet conditions. Prune after flowering to keep compact. Excellent for containers and rock gardens. Cut stems for drying just as flowers open.

Full thyme growing guide →

Gardening in New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.

See what grows well in New Brunswick →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Thyme in New Brunswick?

Thyme grows easily here as a perennial — plant once and harvest for years.

What zone is New Brunswick?

New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Thyme in New Brunswick?

See the planting guide for Thyme — timing depends on your exact frost date.