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When to plant summer savory in Lexington, Kentucky

April 13 – April 27

Transplant outdoors · typical Lexington year

Climate basis: NOAA station Lexington Bluegrass AP, KY (USW00093820), 6 mi (10 km) from downtown Lexington (ZCTA 40507 centroid), elevation 980 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 13). One year in ten still freezes after May 1.

Last spring freezeApril 131-in-10 after May 1
First fall freezeOctober 281-in-10 before Oct 16
Frost-free season≈ 196 daysmedian at 32°F
Hard freeze, 28°Mar 31 – Nov 6kills even hardy greens
USDA zone7a0 to 5°F winter low — not frost timing

The Lexington year

Start seeds indoorsMar 2 – Mar 16
Transplant outdoorsApr 13 – Apr 27
Direct-sow outdoorsApr 13 – Apr 27
  • indoors under lights
  • in the garden
  • frost-free season
  • 1-in-10 years still freeze to May 1
Summer Savory in Lexington · freeze context from Lexington Bluegrass AP, KY, 1991–2020 normals.

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Start seeds indoors

Mar 2 – Mar 16

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

Transplant outdoors

Apr 13 – Apr 27

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 13). Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Direct-sow outdoors

Apr 13 – Apr 27

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 13). 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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