Herbs
Summer savory
Leafy shoots from an annual herb, picked around flowering.
Sowing & planting windows in Australia
Planting timing varies by broad Australian gardening zone. Local weather, unusual seasons and your garden’s microclimate can shift timing.
Cool
Sow · Sep–Nov
Core months: September, October, November
Temperate
Sow · Sep–Oct
Core months: September, October
Possible / shoulder months: November
Subtropical
Sow · Sep–Oct
Core months: September, October
Possible / shoulder months: August, November
Tropical
Sow · May
Core months: May
Arid
Sow · Jun, Aug
Core months: June, August
Getting started
Sow directly where plants will grow; thin seedlings to the spacing needed at maturity.
The right conditions
Choose sun to light shade and fertile, free-draining soil; protect from harsh heat where appropriate.
As it grows
Water while establishing, then avoid prolonged waterlogging. Trim or pinch regularly to encourage useful leafy growth and airflow.
Ready to harvest
Snip leafy shoots before or as flowering begins; annual plants can be cut whole near the end of the season.
Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.