Growing Savory - winter savory, also Savory

Satureja montana : Lamiaceae / the mint family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
    S S                
        T              
        P P            

(Best months for growing Savory - winter savory in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Start in trays. Cover seed lightly.. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 64°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 12 - 16 inches apart
  • Harvest in 6-10 weeks. Use the leaves fresh..
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Beans
  • Winter savory

Grow this perennial herb in light, well drained soil in full sun.

Winter savory is a small shrub with small, dark, green leaves.

Will make a decorative low hedge if trimmed.

Winter savory propagates better from cuttings than seeds.

It will survive all but the hardest winters if it is mulched well before frosts.

Culinary hints - cooking and eating Savory - winter savory

Can be used as seasoning for beans and other green vegetables.

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02 Jan 21, Judy (USA - Zone 9b climate)
What is it about winter savory that makes it unsuitable for "growing in USA - Zone 9b regions"?
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05 Jan 21, Anonymous (USA - Zone 8b climate)
It probably has something to do with soil and or air temperatures. Like tropical plants don't grow in cold places.
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