The information on this page applies to seedlings sold by LEAF Nursery during our 2021 Seedling Sale.
Satureja hortensis. Annual. Savory is primarily a culinary herb used in many dishes, including lentils, beans, chicken and beef soups, eggplant, stuffings, sausage, sauerkraut, liver, and fish. Fresh savory also adds a delightful peppery flavor to salads, is an important component of Herbes de Provence, and is used in tea to soothe a sore throat and upset stomach. Attractive, 18" tall, fast-maturing heirloom plant has flowers ranging in color from white to lavender, that attracts bees. Deer resistant.[1]
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
Planting Season
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun | USDA Hardiness zones 1-11 | Loamy soil with pH 6.6 to 7.5 | As needed |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Plant Size | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 6-12" | 12"–18" tall, 6"–12" wide |
- Additional instructions: Softwood cuttings can be taken and propagated into new plants in the summer.
- Harvesting instructions: Snip fresh sprigs as needed, harvesting up to 1/3 of the plant at a time, leaving 2/3 of the plant for fast regrowth. Flavor is the best prior to flowering; snip tops as flower buds appear if desired.[1]
Common Diseases and Pests
- Pests:
- Disease:
Useful Resources
- https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/Summer-Savory-Seeds (seed source)
- https://www.thespruce.com/summary-savory-plant-profile-4869803
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