Summer Savory is an annual herb that is part of the Mint family (Lamiaceae). It's sometimes used as a substitute, or in conjunction with Rosemary, Thy

How to grow Summer Savory: a herb of mint family

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2020-06-13 06:10:41

Summer Savory is an annual herb that is part of the Mint family (Lamiaceae). It's sometimes used as a substitute, or in conjunction with Rosemary, Thyme or Sage. With a peppery flavoring, it's less bitter than it's Winter Savory relative.

The herb is a low-growing shrub with narrow green leaves. During the summer, flowers appear on the plant which can be white, lilac or pink.

Originally found along the Eastern Mediterranean, Summer Savory grows best in warmer climates. The seeds, generally planted in Spring, grow best in a loamy soil.

The Savory plants aren't as widely available as some of the more well-known herbs. You may have to order the seeds online, rather than purchase them at a garden center.

It can be sown directly into the garden soil in the Spring, or germinated from pots set up in late winter. Quick-growing, Summer Savory doesn't need too much water or extra feeding. The plant thrives in a rich, easy to drain soil and needs plenty of sun. You can harvest the leaves from the plant throughout the summer.

Having come originally from the Mediterranean, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Summer Savory needs bright conditions to thrive. Choosing a position with a lot of direct full sun will be needed. If you are using containers indoor, select a window with southern aspects. This plant doesn't do well in cold conditions.

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