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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