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When to Plant Savory in Orting, WA

Summer savory is an annual herb with a peppery, thyme-like flavor that pairs especially well with beans. Winter savory is a perennial with a stronger flavor.

Orting, Washington is in USDA Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is April 13 and the first fall frost is October 30, giving you a growing season of approximately 200 days.

At an elevation of 168 feet, Pierce County receives approximately 48.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 83°F, so choose short-season varieties of Savory to ensure they mature before fall.

Orting, WA (Zone 8b) Long season
200 days
Last Spring Frost April 13
200 growing days
First Fall Frost October 30

Orting Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.4-6.2

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Savory

Savory needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Savory Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 6.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 5.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 4.4" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 4.3" 4.1" 0.2" 💧 Light watering
May 4.3" 2.8" 1.5" 💧 Light watering
Jun 4.3" 2" 2.3" 🚿 Regular watering
Jul 4.3" 0.9" 3.4" 🚿 Regular watering
Aug 4.3" 0.9" 3.4" 🚿 Regular watering
Sep 4.3" 2" 2.3" 🚿 Regular watering
Oct 4.3" 4.7" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Nov 7.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 6.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Apr–Oct in Pierce County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Savory Planting Timeline — Orting, WA

Savory Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors April 20 Apr 20 – May 4
Harvest June 15 Jun 15 – Aug 10

Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April Transplant Outdoors
May Transplant Outdoors
June Harvest
July Harvest
August Harvest
September
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Low — drought tolerant

📅 Days to Maturity

50–70 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6.5–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 8b

📆 Growing Season

200 days in Pierce County

Growing Tips for Orting

Direct sow summer savory after last frost. Plant winter savory from divisions or cuttings. Harvest stems before flowering for best flavor. Use fresh or dried.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Pierce County, WA. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.