Summer Savory

HERB: SAVORY – SUMMER

(SATUREJA HORTENSIS)

An annual with a similar flavour to thyme but with a peppery piquancy.

Used in stews, salads, sauces, and pies – incorporate into cooking early to allow the flavour to

settle and not overpower.

Has been called the herb of love in the past and was used as an aphrodisiac.

Grows approx. 50cm high.

Frost tender.

Insect repellent.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP, OCT NOV

Temperate: SEP, OCT, NOV

Sub – Tropical: AUG, SEP, OCT

Tropical: MAY, JUN, JUL

Arid: MAR, JUN, JUL, AUG

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.7– 7.3

Moist, well-drained and loose soil.

GROWING TIPS

seed germinates in 14 – 21 days.

The fine seed is scattered on the surface of the growing medium and lightly watered in.

To keep them moist it can help to bag up the tray and leave in a warm but not hot spot.

DAYS TO HARVEST

60 – 84 Days

APPROX 700 SEEDS