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Can You Grow Savory in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Savories in Maryland

Start indoors

Jan 24

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 6 – May 26

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.