- Seed soaking: Winter savory seeds do not require soaking before planting.
- Germination requirements: Winter savory seeds require light to germinate, so do not cover them deeply with soil.
- Seed planting depth: Plant winter savory seeds about 1/8 inch deep in well-draining soil.
- Temperature range for germination: Winter savory seeds germinate best at temperatures between 60-70°F (15-21°C).
- Days until germination: Winter savory seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days.
- Indoor vs outdoor planting: Winter savory can be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or sown directly outside after the danger of frost has passed.
- USDA hardiness zone and frost hardiness: Winter savory is hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and can withstand light frost.
- Annual vs perennial: Winter savory is a perennial herb.
- Seed spacing and thinning: Plant winter savory seeds about 6-8 inches apart and thin to one plant per pot or 12-18 inches apart in the garden.
- Plant spacing: Space winter savory plants 12-18 inches apart in the garden.
- Sunlight requirements: Winter savory requires full sun and 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Height range for mature plants: Winter savory can grow up to 1-2 feet tall.
- Transplanting: Transplant winter savory seedlings outside after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up.
- Flowering: Winter savory produces small, white or pink flowers in mid to late summer.
