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Can You Grow Savory in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Savories in Rhode Island

Start indoors

Jan 31

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

May 14 – Jun 3

Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Savory in Rhode Island?

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

What zone is Rhode Island?

Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).

When do you plant Savories in Rhode Island?

Plant Savories around mid-March (start indoors Jan 31), harvest May 14 – Jun 3.