I live in 7a and have been very successful with a variety of bay that
I've purchased at Colonial Williamsburg during their spring plant sale.
They have it growing outside planted directly in the ground and it has
been growing there for years. since you're relatively close, I'd give it
a try!
Cyndi

Mike Prager wrote:

Salty Thumb wrote:

anybody know when Bay (as in the little mini-tree used for spice) is in
season (no pun intended) in zone 6/7?

L. nobilis may not do too well in your area. Most sites give
it as hardy to 8 (even 8b). I grow it in 8a, but we haven't
had a deep freeze for a while.

I expect that if you find it in your garden centers, it would
be from late spring through the summer.

If you have a sheltered spot, it's probably worth a try. It
sure beats paying $5 for a tiny bottle of bay leaves (which
often are the inferior California bay).

Mike Prager
Beaufort, NC (on the coast in zone 8a)
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