When to plant summer savory in Indiana
Indiana spans USDA zones 5b–7a, so the right time to plant summer savory shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about April 5 in Evansville to May 9 in Auburn — below are local dates for 86 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 6b | April 20 | October 21 | April 27 – May 11 |
| Fort Wayne | 6a | April 24 | October 21 | May 1 – May 15 |
| Evansville | 7a | March 29 | November 10 | April 5 – April 19 |
| South Bend | 6a | April 23 | October 23 | April 30 – May 14 |
| Fishers | 6a | April 21 | October 21 | April 28 – May 12 |
| Carmel | 6a | April 21 | October 21 | April 28 – May 12 |
| Bloomington | 6b | April 15 | October 26 | April 22 – May 6 |
| Hammond | 6a | April 23 | October 20 | April 30 – May 14 |
Summer Savory in Indiana: FAQ
When can I plant summer savory in Indiana?
Across Indiana, the time to direct-sow summer savory spans roughly April 5 in Evansville to May 9 in Auburn, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the summer savory planting date vary across Indiana?
Yes. Indiana publishes 86 cities with their own frost dates, so the right summer savory planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does summer savory take to grow in Indiana?
Summer Savory takes about 55–70 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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