Summer Savory Seeds

$3.95

Description
Planting Info
How to Grow

Satureja hortensis

A delicious and easy to grow herb that was once very popular and is now a well-kept secret. The spicy lavender flavor goes wonderfully with beans and salads. Also popular as a digestive aide.

Direct seed or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Summer savory will need full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, summer savory will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for leaves. Annual.

Minimum Seeds per Packet: 150

Packet Weight: 0.5g

Planting Season: After Last Frost

Planting Method: Direct Seed or Transplant

Seed Depth: 1/8"

Direct Seed Spacing: 2-3"

Soil Temperature: 65-80℉

Days to Sprout: 10-14

Mature Spacing: 6-9"

Sun Requirement: Full/Part

Frost Tolerance: Frost Sensitive

Days to Harvest: 65-75

Production Cycle: Annual

When to Seed Summer Savory

This annual herb should be direct seeded into the garden in early spring or transplanted once all danger of frost has passed.

Where to Plant Summer Savory

This plant will appreciate a spot with full sun. Loose, well-draining soil is ideal but this plant will tolerate a wide range of growing conditions.

Growing Summer Savory

Sow seeds ⅛ inch deep and two to three inches apart. Once mature, thin to six to nine inches apart. When established, this herb is low maintenance.

Harvesting Summer Savory

Summer Savory leaves can be harvested with sharp shears and used fresh or dried. Regular harvesting will result in a longer foliage harvest and bushier plants.