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When to plant summer savory in Memphis, Tennessee

March 19 – April 2

Transplant outdoors · typical Memphis year

Climate basis: NOAA station W Memphis, AR (USC00037712), 7 mi (12 km) from downtown Memphis (ZCTA 38103 centroid), elevation 215 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 (March 19). One year in ten still freezes after April 7.

Last spring freezeMarch 191-in-10 after Apr 7
First fall freezeNovember 101-in-10 before Oct 28
Frost-free season≈ 235 daysmedian at 32°F
Hard freeze, 28°Mar 7 – Nov 22kills even hardy greens
USDA zone8a10 to 15°F winter low — not frost timing

The Memphis year

Start seeds indoorsFeb 5 – Feb 19
Transplant outdoorsMar 19 – Apr 2
Direct-sow outdoorsMar 19 – Apr 2
  • indoors under lights
  • in the garden
  • frost-free season
  • 1-in-10 years still freeze to Apr 7
Summer Savory in Memphis · freeze context from W Memphis, AR, 1991–2020 normals.

Every method, with its sources

Start seeds indoors

Feb 5 – Feb 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 (Mar 19). University of Illinois Extension · Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Transplant outdoors

Mar 19 – Apr 2

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 (Mar 19). Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Direct-sow outdoors

Mar 19 – Apr 2

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 (Mar 19). 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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