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Savory
Satureja hortensis
Also known as: summer savory
Peppery herb traditional in bean dishes. Fine-textured bushy plants with small white or pink flowers. Summer savory is annual form.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing10–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth—
Height12–18″
Spread8–12″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
4–6 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
0–9 weeks after last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Harvest
60–70 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
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Zones 1–13
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Surface sow — seeds need light. Harvest before flowers open for strongest flavor. Good companion for beans.
Companion Plants
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