🌿🌞 Summer Savory – Satureja hortensis – 800 Seeds

Add fresh, peppery flavor to your kitchen with Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis), an annual herb prized for its aromatic leaves and slender spikes of tiny flowers. Perfect for seasoning beans, meats, soups, and stews, Summer Savory is also loved by pollinators, making it a great companion plant in herb and vegetable gardens.

Usage:

• Culinary herb for seasoning dishes

• Companion planting to attract beneficial insects

• Herb gardens and containers

• Dried herb for winter use

Sowing Time:

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors after frost

Germination Time:

• 7–14 days

Sowing Depth:

• 0.5 cm (¼ inch)

Soil Requirements:

• Well-drained, fertile soil

• pH 6.0–7.0

Sunlight Requirements:

• Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Watering:

• Moderate watering, allow soil to dry slightly between watering

Plant Spacing:

• 20–30 cm (8–12 inches)

Growth Height:

• 30–45 cm (12–18 inches)

Harvest:

• Begin harvesting when plants reach 10–15 cm, usually 8–10 weeks after sowing

Hardiness Zone:

• USDA Zones 3–9 (annual)

Other Benefits:

• Attracts bees and beneficial insects

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Drought tolerant once established

• Fresh or dried use in cooking

Latin Name: Satureja hortensis