Savory, Annual Common

Sowing method: March-July. Seeds germinate quickly. Keep uniformly moist (not wet) at ± 20°C. Cover seeds thinly and press lightly. Immediately after emergence, move to a light and cooler spot. For winter cultivation, sow indoors in pots from August - February. Keep in a very light, not too warm place.

.

Sowing/planting time:

• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August

Harvesting time:

• June
• July
• August
• September
• October

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Lilac to purplish flowers
• Origin: Mediterranean region
• Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Satureja hortensis
• Dutch: Savory
• Also known as: Cologne
• English: Summer Savory

• All year round