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Can You Grow Savory in Alberta?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5

Grows well here

Savory grows well here in full sun and dry, well-drained soil — a tough, low-care herb.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Alberta last frost

early May

Alberta first frost

early October

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Savories in Alberta

Start indoors

Mar 20

Transplant

May 1

Harvest

Jun 30 – Jul 20

Dates are approximate, based on Alberta's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Savory

Savory — summer or winter — is a peppery, thyme-like herb classically paired with beans (hence 'the bean herb'). Easy to grow and a staple of French cooking.

Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost. Harvest sprigs as needed; flavor is best before flowering. Winter savory is a hardy perennial.

Full savory growing guide →

Gardening in Alberta

Alberta has a dry continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Calgary and Edmonton are Zone 4-5. Intense sunshine compensates for the short season. Chinook winds bring warm spells in winter.