Home › Savory › Grow in British Columbia

Can You Grow Savory in British Columbia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 8 · zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

British Columbia last frost

early March

British Columbia first frost

early December

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Savories in British Columbia

Start indoors

Jan 18

Transplant

Mar 1

Harvest

Apr 30 – May 20

Dates are approximate, based on British Columbia'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 British Columbia

BC has dramatically different climates. The mild rainy coast (Zone 7-9) allows near-year-round growing. The interior is semi-arid (Zone 5-7) with hot summers and cold winters. One of Canada's most productive growing regions.

See what grows well in British Columbia →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Savory in British Columbia?

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

What zone is British Columbia?

British Columbia spans Canadian Zone 8 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9).

When do you plant Savories in British Columbia?

Plant Savories around early March (start indoors Jan 18), harvest Apr 30 – May 20.