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When to Plant Summer Savory in Green Sea, South Carolina (29545)

Location

Green Sea, South Carolina

ZIP Code

29545

USDA Zone

8b

Last Frost

Sunday, March 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, March 1, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Summer Savory directly outdoors 2 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Satureja hortensis
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 12-18"
Spread 12"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Low to Moderate

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-14 days

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Growing Summer Savory in Zone 8b

Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Green Sea, South Carolina, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, March 15, 2026. Summer Savory grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.