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When to plant summer savory in Albuquerque, New Mexico

April 6 – April 20

Transplant outdoors · typical Albuquerque year

Climate basis: NOAA station Albuquerque INTL AP, NM (USW00023050), 3 mi (5 km) from downtown Albuquerque (ZCTA 87102 centroid), elevation 5310 ft, on the 1991–2020 climate normals. Transplant summer savory outdoors from approximately the dates above, anchored to the median last spring 32°F freeze (April 6). One year in ten still freezes after April 23.

Last spring freezeApril 61-in-10 after Apr 23
First fall freezeNovember 31-in-10 before Oct 21
Frost-free season≈ 208 daysmedian at 32°F
Hard freeze, 28°Mar 17 – Nov 15kills even hardy greens
USDA zone7b5 to 10°F winter low — not frost timing

The Albuquerque year

Start seeds indoorsFeb 23 – Mar 9
Transplant outdoorsApr 6 – Apr 20
Direct-sow outdoorsApr 6 – Apr 20
  • indoors under lights
  • in the garden
  • frost-free season
  • 1-in-10 years still freeze to Apr 23
Summer Savory in Albuquerque · freeze context from Albuquerque INTL AP, NM, 1991–2020 normals.

Every method, with its sources

Start seeds indoors

Feb 23 – Mar 9

Illinois Extension allows about 4 to 6 weeks to produce summer savory transplants, and those go out after danger of frost is past, so sowing runs 6 to 4 weeks before the last spring freeze. Anchored to the median last spring freeze (Apr 6). University of Illinois Extension · Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Transplant outdoors

Apr 6 – Apr 20

Illinois Extension transplants summer savory after danger of frost is past, matching the Texas A&M sowing cutoff, so the window opens at the last spring freeze. Anchored to the median last spring freeze (Apr 6). Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Direct-sow outdoors

Apr 6 – Apr 20

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension's herb publication directs seeding summer savory after danger of frost, a point rule that opens a two-week sowing span at the last spring freeze. Anchored to the median last spring freeze (Apr 6). Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Variety assumption: Illinois Extension notes summer savory can be harvested within two months of sowing, so one spring sowing carries the season.

These windows describe typical years (1991–2020 climate normals), not this year's forecast. Freezes happen outside them — especially in frost pockets, valleys, and urban edges. Watch the forecast before committing tender plants.

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