Summer Savory
Common Name: Summer
Savory
Scientific
Name: Satureja
hortensis
USDA Hardiness
Zones: N/A (annual)
Approximate number
of seeds per gram (ounce) : 1,820
(52,000)
Sun: full
sun
Water: keep
soil slightly moist during
germination
Soil: surface
sow on well-drained, moist
soil
Temperature: 20
to 22 degrees Celsius (68 to 72 degrees
Fahrenheit)
Spacing:
thin to 18 inches between plants in rows 24 inches
apart
Germination
Time: 12 to 15 days
Summer Savory is
used to flavor pork and game. It is also added to
soups and stews. It is also a deterant for certain
insects and makes a good companion plant for
beans.
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