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Can You Grow Savory in California?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

California last frost

mid-January

California first frost

late December

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Savories in California

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 10

Harvest

Mar 11 – Mar 31

Dates are approximate, based on California'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.

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Gardening in California

California spans more climate zones than any other state. Coastal regions are mild year-round; the Central Valley is hot and productive; mountains are cold; deserts are extreme.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Savory in California?

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

What zone is California?

California spans USDA Zone 9b (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).

When do you plant Savories in California?

Plant Savories around mid-January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Mar 11 – Mar 31.