Seeds
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are untreated, open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
Summer Savory Seeds
Summer Savory Seeds
Our own farm-grown Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1 pkg (approx 80-100 seeds)
Common Names
Summer Savory, Savory
Botanical Name
Satureja hortensis
Plant Family
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Native Range
Mediterranean and Southern Europe, Africa.
Life Cycle
Annual
Hardiness Zone
2-11
Habit
Upright herb to 1ft tall and wide. Slender lance-shaped leaves with tubular lilac-coloured flowers.
Sun/Soil
Likes regular garden soil and part to full sun exposure.
Germination/Sowing
The seeds germinate easily and are best sown in flats in the spring and then transplanted out once they are big enough and all danger of frost has passed.
Growing/Care
Summer Savory is easy to care for. It benefits from regular watering during the hot season.
Harvesting
Harvest fresh during the summer, then pull up the plants just before flowering and dry for winter use.
Culinary Uses
Popular cooking spice used in much of the same way as sage. Commonly added to flavour meats and beans, summer savory imparts a lovely spicy flavour.
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, antimicrobial, expectorant. Commonly taken as a tea for its carminative and digestive benefits.
Themes
Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Apothecary Garden, Container Garden, Low Maintenance.