When to plant summer savory in Virginia
Virginia spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant summer savory shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 23 in Norfolk to May 3 in Radford — below are local dates for 127 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 8b | March 29 | November 12 | April 5 – April 19 |
| Chesapeake | 8a | March 23 | November 18 | March 30 – April 13 |
| Arlington | 7b | March 24 | November 18 | March 31 – April 14 |
| Norfolk | 8b | March 16 | November 26 | March 23 – April 6 |
| Richmond | 7b | April 3 | November 4 | April 10 – April 24 |
| Newport News | 8a | April 1 | November 9 | April 8 – April 22 |
| Alexandria | 8a | March 24 | November 18 | March 31 – April 14 |
| Hampton | 8b | March 24 | November 15 | March 31 – April 14 |
Summer Savory in Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant summer savory in Virginia?
Across Virginia, the time to direct-sow summer savory spans roughly March 23 in Norfolk to May 3 in Radford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the summer savory planting date vary across Virginia?
Yes. Virginia publishes 127 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 Virginia?
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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