The annual summer savory will not overwinter even with the best frost protection. It needs to be re-sown next spring. Mountain savory, on the other hand, is hardy and will sprout again in the new year when temperatures rise.
Does savory need to be protected in winter?
Does savory need winter protection? Summer savory is an annual and does not overwinter. Mountain savory is hardy and does not require protection in normal winters. In extreme cold, you should cover the herb with leaves or fleece and cut it back in spring.
Does savory need winter protection?
In a normal winter, mountain savory does not require any special protection. Don't cut it too short in autumn, leave all the woody parts. Only in spring do you cut off all old and wilted shoots so that the herb can sprout again.
Winter protection is only recommended in extreme cold. Cover the savory with leaves or a fleece (€34.00 on Amazon) and remove this in good time as soon as the temperatures rise towards freezing point again.
Winter tips for savory:
- harvest fresh for as long as possible
- Stock up for the winter
- Sowing summer savory in time for the New Year
Tips & Tricks
Mountain savory is hardy, only give it extra protection in extreme temperatures.
