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Winter Savory in a glass bottle with garden scissors against a pale yellow background.
Winter Savory in a white vase on a white background.
Winter Savory in a glass jar with garden scissors on a white background.
Winter Savory against a pale yellow background.
A close-up of Winter Savory in a glass jar on a wooden box against a white background.
Winter Savory in a glass bottle with garden scissors against a pale yellow background.

Savory Seeds,
Winter

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Description

A peppery culinary herb that lends delightful piquancy to bean dishes, casseroles, and stuffings. Native to temperate regions of Europe, the Mediterranean and Africa, this semi-evergreen herb will want some winter protection in USDA zones 4-6 in order to survive. Harvest foliage when plants are 6 inches tall.

Growing Tips: Perennial in zones 4-8. Surface sow, gently press seeds, light aids germination.  Space 3-5 inches apart. Begin harvesting tender growth after plants reach 6 inches in height.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Satureja montana
Life Cycle
Perennial zones 4–8
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
10–21
Days to Maturity
70–100
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
8 in.
Ideal Temperature
69–85°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

Winter savory is in it for the long haul: sow 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost and allow 70 to 100 days to maturity. Scatter the seed on the surface of the mix and press it in without covering it, since light is what triggers germination, and hold the flat near 65–70°F — a heat mat is not recommended. Seedlings appear in 10 to 21 days. Set plants out after the last spring frost, 8 inches apart in full sun and well-draining soil; raised beds and pots suit it well. Hardy as a perennial in zones 4-8, it still wants a mulch for winter protection in zones 4 through 6, and because it is a spreading perennial, give it room from the start.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost.
  • Surface sow and gently press seeds into substrate.
  • Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65-70 F. A heat mat is not recommended.
  • Light aids germination.
  • Seeds should sprout in 7-14 days.

How to Grow

  • Transplant outdoors after the last spring frost.
  • Plant in full sun in a spot with well-draining soil.
  • Space plants 8” apart.
  • Savory grows well in raised beds and pots.
  • Provide winter protection such as mulch in zones 4-6 to ensure winter survival.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Savory is not particularly prone to pests. Keep in mind when planting, this is a spreading perennial.

How to Save Seeds

  • Harvest the well-dried seed heads from the plant.
  • Gently break the seedhead open and collect seeds.
  • Separate the seeds from any chaff.
  • Store in a cool, dry, and dark place until you are ready to plant.

FAQ

What does winter savory bring to a dish?

Satureja montana is a peppery culinary herb that lends delightful piquancy to bean dishes, casseroles, and stuffings. This Eastern Mediterranean herb has been used for flavoring many dishes for millennia.

When can I start cutting it?

Harvest foliage when plants are 6 inches tall, taking the tender growth.

Is it hardy, and does it have pest problems?

It is a perennial in zones 4-8 and semi-evergreen, though it will want some winter protection in USDA zones 4-6. Savory is not particularly prone to pests. Do keep in mind when planting that this is a spreading perennial.
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