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When to plant summer savory in Hartford, Connecticut

April 17 – May 1

Transplant outdoors · typical Hartford year

Climate basis: NOAA station Hartford Brainard Fld, CT (USW00014752), 2 mi (4 km) from downtown Hartford (ZCTA 06103 centroid), elevation 19 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 17). One year in ten still freezes after May 1.

Last spring freezeApril 171-in-10 after May 1
First fall freezeOctober 261-in-10 before Oct 12
Frost-free season≈ 191 daysmedian at 32°F
Hard freeze, 28°Apr 3 – Nov 5kills even hardy greens
USDA zone6b-5 to 0°F winter low — not frost timing

The Hartford year

Start seeds indoorsMar 6 – Mar 20
Transplant outdoorsApr 17 – May 1
Direct-sow outdoorsApr 17 – May 1
  • indoors under lights
  • in the garden
  • frost-free season
  • 1-in-10 years still freeze to May 1
Summer Savory in Hartford · freeze context from Hartford Brainard Fld, CT, 1991–2020 normals.

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Start seeds indoors

Mar 6 – Mar 20

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

Transplant outdoors

Apr 17 – May 1

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 17). Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Direct-sow outdoors

Apr 17 – May 1

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 17). 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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