Summer savoury
Summer savoury
Satureja hortensis
herb☀️ full-sun🪴 well drained📏 small🌡️ RHS H4
📋Quick Facts
Height
0.3-0.4m
Spread
0.2-0.3m
Water
💧 Minimal watering
Hardiness
Zone 5-8
About
Fast growing annual herb with peppery leaves for beans and stews.
Top tip
Summer savoury is a quick annual; sow in warm soil, pick young shoots and re-sow if you want a longer season.
Also known as: Summer savoury, Santoreggia estiva, Segurelha de verão, Sarriette annuelle, Cząber ogrodowy (letni), Sommer-Bohnenkraut, Ajedrea de verano, Satureja hortensis
Pest Resilience
5/5 — Highly resilient
Strongly aromatic; virtually pest-free.
Visual Characteristics
Fruits
Yes
Harvest: Summer
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Culinary
Culinary Use
Bean dishes, grilled meats, herbes de Provence, egg dishes, sausages
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
EasyThis plant produces viable seeds for propagation
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H4
USDA 7–8 equivalent