Succession

What do I plant after Summer savory?

After Summer savory the bed opens up around week 30. That leaves roughly 14 weeks before the first frost — enough for a second crop instead of bare soil.

Calculated for an average Central European climate: USDA zone 8a, last frost around week 19, first frost around week 43. Your site will differ — the planner uses the real frost data for your location.

What works after Summer savory

  • Calendula

    Sow from week 31 · harvest by week 40

    tolerates frost · uncritical after Summer savory

  • Spinach

    Sow from week 34 · harvest by week 40

    tolerates frost · uncritical after Summer savory

  • Winter purslane

    Sow from week 33 · harvest by week 40

    tolerates frost · uncritical after Summer savory

  • Endive

    Sow from week 30 · harvest by week 41

    tolerates frost · uncritical after Summer savory

  • Lamb's Lettuce

    Sow from week 32 · harvest by week 41

    tolerates frost · uncritical after Summer savory

  • Chard

    Sow from week 30 · harvest by week 39

    tolerates frost · uncritical after Summer savory

And in your garden?

This page assumes an average climate. Your plan uses your location, your bed size and the crops you actually want to grow.

Free, no account needed.

Common questions

When does the bed free up after Summer savory?
In an average climate (USDA zone 8a), Summer savory is harvested by around week 30. That leaves roughly 14 weeks until the first frost. Warmer or cooler sites shift both by one to three weeks.
Which crops follow Summer savory well?
The strongest options are Calendula, Spinach, Winter purslane. Three things decide it: the remaining season has to cover the growing time, crop rotation rules out a close relative straight afterwards, and the neighbours in the bed should get along.