When to plant summer savory in New York, New York

March 30 – April 13

Transplant outdoors · typical New York year

Climate basis: NOAA station New York Cntrl Pk Twr, NY (USW00094728), 5 mi (8 km) from downtown New York (ZCTA 10007 centroid), elevation 130 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 30). One year in ten still freezes after April 9.

Last spring freezeMarch 301-in-10 after Apr 9

First fall freezeNovember 201-in-10 before Nov 6

Frost-free season≈ 236 daysmedian at 32°F

Hard freeze, 28°Mar 19 – Dec 1kills even hardy greens

The New York year

Start seeds indoorsFeb 16 – Mar 2

Transplant outdoorsMar 30 – Apr 13

Direct-sow outdoorsMar 30 – Apr 13

indoors under lights
in the garden
frost-free season
1-in-10 years still freeze to Apr 9

Summer Savory in New York · freeze context from New York Cntrl Pk Twr, NY, 1991–2020 normals.

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Start seeds indoors

Feb 16 – Mar 2

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

Transplant outdoors

Mar 30 – Apr 13

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 30). Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Direct-sow outdoors

Mar 30 – Apr 13

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 30). 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.

This week, not a typical year:

Crop rule sources (2)

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Herbs (Easy Gardening series, EHT-079) (accessed 2026-07-25)
"Seed after danger of frost in full sun; space 6–9 in. apart"
University of Illinois Extension: Savory: Summer | Herbs (accessed 2026-07-25)
"Summer savory is grown from seeds sown directly in the garden or indoors and then transplanted after danger of frost is past."

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