Herbs
Winter savory
Leafy stems from a perennial herb, leaving woody growth to recover.
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 · Oct-Dec
Core months: October, November, December
Temperate
Sow · Oct-Nov
Core months: October, November
Subtropical
Sow · Aug
Core months: August
Tropical
Sow · May-Jun
Core months: May, June
Arid
Sow · Jun-Jul,Oct
Core months: June, July, October
Getting started
Sow winter savory seed in the recorded window; use trays only where local heat, cold or pest pressure makes establishment easier.
The right conditions
Choose a position with good light, fertile free-draining soil and protection from harsh heat; provide winter chill where the crop requires it.
As it grows
Water consistently while establishing, mulch without burying the crown or stem, manage weeds early and provide support where the mature habit needs it.
Ready to harvest
Cut leafy stems before or during early flowering, leaving woody growth and enough foliage for recovery.
Related how-to guides
Prune rosemary, sage and other woody herbs gently
Check how the herb grows and where green leafy shoots remain.
Plant guidance: P11a propagation, food-safety and plant-specific guide audit. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.