How to grow Summer Savory

Satureja hortensis

Growing Summer savory from seed

Keep seedbed evenly moist during germination.

Seed Saving Summer savory

Seed viability is one year.

How long does Summer savory take to grow?

These estimates for how long Summer savory takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Summer savory to germinate?
9 days

Average 9 days | Min 5 days | Max 16 days (28)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Summer savory?
+ 17 days

Average 17 days | Min 5 days | Max 56 days (7)

Days to Maturity How long until Summer savory is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 74 days

Average 74 days | Min 74 days | Max 74 days (1)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Summer savory?
= 100 days

Summer savory Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin hortensis meaning “of the garden”

Summer savory Folklore & Trivia

Savory – has a reputation for regulating the sex drive

  • Winter savory to decrease it
  • Summer savory to act as an aphrodisiac
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Other names for Summer savory

Chubrica, Cimbru, Sarriette, Summer savoury, Bean herb

Footnotes

1 Old Wives’ Tales, Folklore, Myths and Legends


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