Summer Savory in Zone 3a & 3b
Satureja hortensis
When to plant summer savory in zone 3b
Zones 3a and 3b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Either: Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss. Summer Savory tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Apr 18–Apr 25 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 30–Jun 6 |
| Estimated harvest | Jul 29–Aug 5 (~60 days after planting) |
Spacing: 4 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 5-7 in.
Summer savory is a low, bushy annual with a peppery, thyme-adjacent flavor that's traditionally paired with beans so often its German name, Bohnenkraut, translates directly to "bean herb." It's milder and less woody than its perennial cousin, winter savory, and dies back completely each fall rather than persisting.
How summer savory fits zone 3's season
Zone 3b's frost-free window runs about 98 days, from May 30 to September 5. Summer Savory needs about 60 days from sowing to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Summer Savory.
Where to buy summer savory seeds
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See it growing
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Growing Summer Savory in USDA zone 3b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a harvest.
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