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Can You Grow Savory in Florida?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 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

Florida last frost

mid-January

Florida first frost

late December

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Savories in Florida

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 10

Harvest

Mar 11 – Mar 31

Dates are approximate, based on Florida'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 Florida

Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.