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Savory Seeds - Winter
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Winter Savory (Satureja Montana) - Here is yet another Savory seed to grow! Drought tolerant Winter Savory is a must-have herb for the xeriscape herb garden due to its low water demands. It is a woody perennial with dark green, shiny, pinnate leaves and it has a stiff texture. It is an evergreen and has small white flowers in the summer.MORE SAVORY OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 8
HEIGHT
8 - 12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid summer to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Dry, well-drained soil, pH 6.7 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Satureja Montana
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/8 inch
SOWING RATE
4 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 inches
Winter Savory (Satureja Montana) - Here is yet another Savory seed to grow! Drought tolerant Winter Savory is a must-have herb for the herb garden. It is a woody perennial with dark green, shiny, pinnate leaves and it has a stiff texture. It is an evergreen and has small white flowers in the summer. Winter Savory herb plants can be pruned to form a low-growing aromatic hedge for the herb garden. It prefers a location in full sun and average well-drained soil. Once it is established, the Winter Savory herb does not require a lot of water which is perfect for xeriscape gardening where water conservation is a must! Winter Savory plants do well in containers. The herb plants are very attractive to beneficial insects. Growing Winter Savory herb plants is very rewarding!
Winter Savory is used as a culinary herb. The leaves can be used fresh or dried to flavor vinegars, bean dishes, soups and teas. It is stronger in flavor than summer savory. It is best to harvest Winter Savory prior to the plant flowering. Cut stems and gather them in bunches to hang upside down in a warm and well-ventilated place.
How To Grow Winter Savory From Herb Seeds: Start the Winter Savory seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last expected frost. Lightly cover the herb seeds and keep them moist. Plant the young herb plants out once the temperatures are consistently warmer.