Spice up your garden with bold, peppery flavor!
Summer Savory is the herb that brings a little zing to your kitchen and a whole lot of charm to your garden. With its slender green leaves and quick-growing habit, this annual herb is a favorite for seasoning meats, beans, and stuffing. It’s easy to grow and even easier to fall in love with, especially when you catch its spicy scent on a warm breeze.
Variety: Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis)
Growth Habit: Fast-growing warm-season annual
Height: 12–18 inches
Flavor Profile: Peppery with a hint of mint
Color: Green leaves with delicate white flowers
Planting Conditions: Full sun; sandy, well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: Ready to harvest in 60–70 days
Uses: Culinary herb for meats, beans, stuffing, and herbal blends
Fun Fact: A key ingredient in Herbes de Provence and traditional sausage recipes!
If you love cooking with bold, rustic flavors, Summer Savory is your new best friend. Its peppery punch adds depth to meats, beans, and hearty dishes, while its delicate leaves dry beautifully for year-round use. Imagine snipping fresh sprigs to toss into a simmering stew or blending it into your own herb mix, this little plant brings big flavor and old-world charm to your kitchen.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Pick a location with full sun and sandy, well-drained soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Surface sow and gently press into the soil, no need to cover.
💧 Water Moderately: Let the soil dry slightly between waterings to avoid soggy roots.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Once seedlings emerge, thin to 6–8 inches apart for healthy growth.
✂️ Harvest: Snip leaves as needed once plants are established. Best flavor comes before flowering.
