Satureja hortensis. 70 days. Open-pollinated.
Summer Savory is an annual herb with a peppery scent and taste.
An essential component in Herbs de Provence, it is also a great choice to use alone to season beans, meat, stuffing, and stew. A single savory plant can season an entire summer's worth of dishes as new leaves will begin to grow nearly as quickly as you can harvest them!
Grows to 1 to 2 feet in height and 3 to 6 feet in width. Harvest stems when needed for seasoning to promote new growth and prevent flowering, which slightly diminishes savory's flavor.
Makes a great companion plant to tomatoes since both enjoy the same soil and growing conditions!
Summer Savory
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
3 to 12
Light Requirement:
Full sun
Soil Type:
Sandy, well-drained
Sow Depth:
Surface
Plant Spacing:
9 to 12 inches
Germination Temp:
65°F to 70°F
Germination Time:
7 to 21 days
Maturation:
70 days
Growing Tips
Sow seeds indoors 1/4 inch beneath the soil, 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Transplant outdoors once the seedlings have their second set of true leaves and the danger of frost has passed.
