Quantity
Approximately 50 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Lamiaceae
Type
Herb
Cycle
Annual
Satureja hortensis 'Ancienne d'Acadie' savory is an heirloom variety with understated charm but remarkably expressive fragrance, deserving a prime spot in herb gardens. With its dark green foliage on slender, sometimes purplish stems, it forms a plant that is elegant, compact, and generous, easy to integrate into a vegetable garden or a sunny border. Its slightly anisy and pleasantly pungent taste enhances a multitude of dishes, from salads to omelets, meats, and everyday raw vegetables. Easy to cultivate, it adapts well to sandy soils, even modest ones, making it an excellent ally for gardeners seeking simplicity and authenticity. Its delicate blossoms also attract pollinators, adding an appreciable ecological dimension to this heritage herb. Throughout the summer, it becomes a faithful presence, always ready to offer a few fragrant sprigs during an impromptu harvest. One can easily imagine it in a traditional-inspired food garden, where it connects culinary gestures to ancient horticultural knowledge. Both hardy, flavorful, and deeply rooted in history, 'Ancienne d'Acadie' is a savory with character, as useful as it is lively.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.3 cm (1/8 in.)
Establishment temperature
18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Establishment time
10 to 21 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Light, sandy, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to September
HarvestAs needed from June to September
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsBeans, peas, tomatoes
Avoid planting withOnion, garlic
Salads, raw vegetables, meats, omelets, seasoning
