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When to Plant Summer Savory in Duncans Mills, California (95430)

Location

Duncans Mills, California

ZIP Code

95430

USDA Zone

9b

Last Frost

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, January 27, 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 9b

Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Duncans Mills, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Summer Savory grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.