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Can You Grow Savory in Quebec?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Quebec last frost

early May

Quebec first frost

early October

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Savories in Quebec

Start indoors

Mar 20

Transplant

May 1

Harvest

Jun 30 – Jul 20

Dates are approximate, based on Quebec'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 Quebec

Quebec ranges from Zone 2 in the far north to Zone 6 near Montreal. Montreal is Zone 5b-6a with a 6-month growing season. French-Canadian gardening tradition runs deep — a wide range of vegetables and fruits succeed.