About This Variety

Meet This Variety

Grow Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis) from seed as part of kitchen gardens. Give this annual garden crop full sun, sandy, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter, and room to develop.

Sow at the recommended depth, and keep the growing medium within the recommended germination range. Keep the soil evenly moist during early growth, then harvest when the crop reaches the appropriate stage for eating.

A seed-grown Summer Savory for kitchen gardens.

Growing at a Glance

Botanical Name Satureja hortensis
Life Cycle Annual
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Water Needs Keep Evenly Moist
Soil Preference Sandy; Well-drained; Rich in Organic Matter

Why Gardeners Love It

Aromatic Foliage

Grow this herb for its species-appropriate aromatic foliage.An aromatic garden herb.

Kitchen Use

Grow this edible crop for ordinary home-kitchen preparation.For everyday kitchen use.

Home Garden Fit

Use the plant in a home-garden setting that provides its listed growing conditions.Suited to its listed garden settings.

Best Growing Conditions

Germination Temperature
65–70°F
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Moisture Needs
Keep Evenly Moist

How to Grow

01

Prepare

Prepare a site or container with the listed light and soil conditions.

Prepare the listed light and soil conditions.

02

Sow

Sow at 65-70 F using crop-appropriate depth and light guidance.

Sow at 65-70 F.

03

Water

Keep the seedbed at the listed moisture level without waterlogging it.

Maintain the listed moisture level.

04

Thin

Thin seedlings to provide room for light, airflow, and normal crop development.

Thin seedlings for space and airflow.

05

Harvest

Harvest the edible portion only when it reaches the crop's appropriate ready stage.

Harvest when the crop is ready.

Garden Uses

Kitchen Gardens
Containers
Fresh Eating

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