Summer savory
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A versatile and easy to grow aromatic herb
Summer savory (Satureja hortensis), offered by Semences OSC.
A fast-growing, aromatic annual, summer savory offers a delicious, subtle flavor that’s perfect for adding to your dishes. Its slender, bronze-green leaves can be used fresh or dried in salads, sauces, stews, and vinaigrettes. Ideal for growing in containers, this hardy herb grows to a height of 12 to 24 inches. Popular in traditional cooking and known as Bohnenkraut, it’s a must-have for lovers of authentic flavors.
Plant height: 30-60 cm
Days to harvest: 45-50 days
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Frost Tolerance: Frosty Soft
Companion plants: Beans, peas, tomatoes
Enemy plants: Onions
Suggested Uses: Seasonings, dressings, sauces, stews
Plant Type: Annual
Cultivation method:
Sow directly into the ground from mid-April to late May in well-drained soil in full sun. Plant seeds 1/4 inch (6mm) deep and space 1/4 inch (6mm) apart, then thin to 8-12 inches (20-30cm) once the plants have germinated. Avoid transplanting as this herb does not like its roots disturbed. Harvest just before flowering, cutting back the plants to encourage new growth.
