QuestionsHow to growVegetable GrowingTypesthyme 0 Vote Up Vote Down Martin O\’Sullivan asked 15 years ago I recent bought a thyme plant from a local food store. The plant has very soft stems and is not very woody. My question is if I plant this thyme out will it get that bit more woody? Should I harden the plant off first before setting it outside? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Thyme is hardy and can be planted outdoors. It is a young plant with soft new stems and these will harden up.