500 Seeds Summer Savory Satureja hortensis Culinary Herb Annual Aromatic Kitchen Garden

Summer savory is a fast-growing annual culinary herb prized for its slender aromatic leaves and warm, peppery flavor. It is a traditional kitchen-garden staple that pairs especially well with beans, and it is easy to grow from seed in beds, borders, or containers. Its compact, bushy habit and delicate pale blooms also make it an attractive edging plant through the season.
In the kitchen, summer savory is commonly used fresh or dried to season bean dishes, soups, stews, stuffings, and vegetable recipes. Harvest leafy tips as needed once plants are established, and pinch stem tips to encourage fuller, bushier growth. Plants grow best in full sun with light, well-drained soil and steady moisture; leaves can be used fresh through summer and dried for storage before the season ends.
Species: Satureja hortensis
Type: Annual herb
Plant_Habit: Compact, bushy annual
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Days_to_Harvest: About 60-70 days
Zones: Grown as an annual in most zones
Germination: 7-14 days at 65-75F
Sowing: Surface sow and press in lightly; light aids germination
Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
Notes: Pinch tips for bushier growth; harvest leafy tips regularly