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Summer savory

Satureja hortensis

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Summer savory is a member of the Satureja family. Its botanical name is Satureja hortensis. The scientific name epithet hortensis means 'of the garden'.

Tender annual herb.

Blooms normally display as a colour very similar to Rich brilliant lavender and White. The mature flowers take a single form. Leaves usually appear in Cadmium green colour. It is an edible herb that typically grows as an annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Summer savory is known for growing with a forb-like habit to a height of approximately 61.0 cm (that's 1.98 feet in imperial). This plant tends to bloom in early summer. This plant is a great attractor for bees, so if you are looking to attract wildlife Summer savory is a great choice.

Summer savory is normally fairly low maintenance and quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Summer savory

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Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun / partial sun and remember to water moderately. Summer savory is generally regarded as a tender plant, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date.

Growing Summer savory from seed

Keep seedbed evenly moist during germination.

Transplanting Summer savory

Companion plants for Summer savory

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Summer savory so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Summer savory

These plants will not grow well with Summer savory so avoid planting these within close proximity:

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

Latest Summer savory Reviews

23 Dec 2011

naturedance's Herb - Summer Savory was Reviewed day 241

Would try to grow this again in a different location, with automatic/timed watering.

4 stars

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Summer savory care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Summer savory exhibits. Annual Difficulty How easy is Summer savory to grow? Easy 2/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Summer savory exhibits. Annual Growth Habit What shape or habit does Summer savory grow into? Forb
Hardiness How frost hardy is Summer savory? Tender Country of Origin Where did Summer savory come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Summer savory grow? 61.0 cm / 1.98 feet Mature Spread How wide does Summer savory grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Summer savory grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Summer savory. -
Water Requirements How much water does Summer savory require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Summer savory need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Summer savory in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Summer savory need to grow? Full Sun / Partial Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Summer savory be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Summer savory? 1.0 cm / 0.39 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Summer savory? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Summer savory? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Summer savory need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Summer savory in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Summer savory seedlings. 20.0 cm / 7.8 inches Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Summer savory seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Summer savory bloom? Early Summer Harvest Time When is Summer savory ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Summer savory? Help build our wiki!

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. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

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

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