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When to plant summer savory in Cincinnati, Ohio

April 16 – April 30

Transplant outdoors · typical Cincinnati year

Climate basis: NOAA station Cincinnati Lunken AP, OH (USW00093812), 5 mi (7 km) from downtown Cincinnati (ZCTA 45202 centroid), elevation 490 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 16). One year in ten still freezes after May 3.

Last spring freezeApril 161-in-10 after May 3
First fall freezeOctober 251-in-10 before Oct 12
Frost-free season≈ 190 daysmedian at 32°F
Hard freeze, 28°Apr 2 – Nov 4kills even hardy greens
USDA zone6b-5 to 0°F winter low — not frost timing

The Cincinnati year

Start seeds indoorsMar 5 – Mar 19
Transplant outdoorsApr 16 – Apr 30
Direct-sow outdoorsApr 16 – Apr 30
  • indoors under lights
  • in the garden
  • frost-free season
  • 1-in-10 years still freeze to May 3
Summer Savory in Cincinnati · freeze context from Cincinnati Lunken AP, OH, 1991–2020 normals.

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Start seeds indoors

Mar 5 – Mar 19

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 16). University of Illinois Extension · Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Transplant outdoors

Apr 16 – Apr 30

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 16). Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Direct-sow outdoors

Apr 16 – Apr 30

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 16). 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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