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Common Savory - Vilmorin seeds

Satureja hortensis
Summer Savory

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An annual herbaceous plant, culinary and aromatic, reaching a height of 20 to 40cm (8 to 16in). It is cultivated for its peppery foliage that adds aroma to stuffings, game dishes, stews, salads, and vegetables. It is also used for infusion. Sowing from April to May for a harvest from June to October.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Soil moisture
Dry soil
Germination time (days)
10 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing
Sowing period April to May
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

Summer savory (Satujera hortensis) is an annual herbaceous plant, growing to a height of 20 to 40cm (8 to 16in). It is cultivated for its peppery foliage, which adds aroma to stuffings, game, stews, salads, and vegetables. It can also be used for infusion. Sow from April to May for harvesting from June to October.

Naturally growing in low mountains and on limestone hills, summer savory is a typical aromatic plant in Mediterranean cuisine. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family and produces pretty white flowers from July to September.

Satujera hortensis is an annual species with larger and softer leaves compared to its perennial cousin, Satureja montana. It has the advantage of growing faster.

In cooking this herb, with its spicy and slightly bitter taste, is used as a condiment to add a Mediterranean flavour to many dishes. When consumed as an infusion, it aids digestion and relieves bloating. Its leaves can also be used fresh as poultices to soothe skin irritations such as insect bites.

It is an undemanding plant that thrives in sunny and well-drained dry soil.

Harvest: The leaves can be harvested from June to October by simply cutting the branches. It is preferable to do this before flowering to preserve the fullness of its fragrance.

Storage: Summer savory keeps very well once dried.

Gardener's tip: Don't hesitate to mix things up in the garden by planting a few aromatic plants like summer savory in the midst of your perennial flower beds or even in rockeries. It looks very beautiful, and the sometimes strong scent of aromatic plants often has the ability to repel insects that could attack more delicate plants such as certain roses.

Harvest

Harvest time June to October
Type of vegetable Aromatic
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Botanical data

Genus

Satureja

Species

hortensis

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Summer Savory

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

Product reference28891

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Planting and care

Sowing

Sowing is done directly in the ground from April to May, in well-prepared light soil.

When the young plants are well developed, thin them if necessary, keeping only one plant every 15 cm (6in). Beware of slugs!

Cultivation

A low-maintenance plant that can be grown in full sun, even in scorching conditions, in dry and well-drained soil. In heavy soil that retains water, don't hesitate to plant it on a mound and mix in some stones with the soil.

 

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Seedlings

Sowing period April to May
Sowing method Direct sowing
Germination time (days) 10 days

Care

Soil moisture Dry
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil light
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 187

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