Description: Summer Savory (Satureja Hortensis) 300+ SEEDSHerb Specifications Season: Annual USDA Zones: 3 - 9 Height: 12 - 18 inches Bloom Season: Summer Bloom Color: Lilac Environment: Full sun Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8 Deer Resistant: Yes Latin Name: Satureja Hortensis Planting Directions Temperature: 60 - 70F Average Germ Time: 10 - 14 days Light Required: Yes Depth: Press seed onto surface of soil, cover lightly with peat moss Sowing Rate: 1 seed per inch Moisture: Keep moist until germination Plant Spacing: Rows 12 inches a part; thin seedlings 6 - 12 inches General Information Summer savory, most often compared in flavor to marjoram or thyme, is an annual plant with lilac colored tubular flowers. It is a particularly popular herb in Atlantic Canada, where it is used as the main flavoring agents in stuffing- much like sage is used in the United States. Summer savory is also often included in an herbs de provence spice blend. Use summer savory much like you would thyme. Its peppery flavor and spicy aroma liven up many dishes. Add some to an omelet or frittata, or use it in a marinade for chicken or fish. Storing & Cooking Information Handling: Add a sprig/s to any slowly cooked soups, stews, tomato-based sauces, or plain rice during cooking and remove before serving. Sprigs can also be placed in the water for steamed or boiled vegetables. If using fresh leaves in a dish, it’s a good idea to strip the leaves off the woody stems. It can be a bit painstaking but using a fork to strip the stems helps. Storing: Store fresh summer savory in the fridge in a plastic bag. Freezing: Freeze branches on cookie sheets, then strip off the leaves, put them into plastic containers and return them to the freezer. Or mix finely chopped savory with just enough olive oil or butter to bind them together, and freeze the mixture in ice cube trays. Drying: Dry entire branches on racks, or tie them into bunches and hang them in a dry, well-ventilated spot away from direct sun. Store dried leaves in airtight jars. Summer Savory (Satureja Hortensis) - Every herb garden needs Savory seeds! Grow Summer Savory for your garden from herb seeds and season meat and veggies all summer long. As fast as you pick these aromatic leaves, new ones begin to grow! Summer Savory herb is popular along the eastern regions of Canada. It is also well-used in foods from France and Bulgaria. It's bright, pungent and slightly sweet. Summer Savory boasts a warming, peppery scent and taste. One of the essential ingredients in Herbs de Provence (along with rosemary, thyme, and oregano). Summer Savory is also wonderful alone to season beans, meats and dressings. Summer Savory herb plants forms single stems 4 - 15 inches tall that are lined with linear dark green leaves up to 4 inches long. Whorls of lilac-purple flowers appear in summer. Plant spreads 7 - 30 inches after growing from herb seed. How To Grow Summer Savory From Herb Seeds: To get a jump start, sow Summer Savory seeds indoors 6 weeks prior to the end of frost season. For areas with a longer growing season, sow the herb seeds in well-drained to dry, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun after danger of last frost is over. For harvesting, the leaves and sprigs can be collected anytime once the Summer Savory plants reach a height of 6 inches. For best results, clip the leaves in the late morning before the heat of the day sets in. If seeking a small quantity of fresh leaves for a single use, snip only the tip of the stem. For larger quantities for drying, stem can be cut 3 - 4 inches from surface of soil. Dry on a screen or by hanging upside down.
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Location: Shirley, New York
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Type: Herb Seeds
Sunlight: Full Sun
Genus: Satureja Hortensis
Life Cycle: Annual
Common Name: Summer Savory
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Summer