À propos summer savory
A very popular aromatic herb in Quebec, summer savory is a wonderful accompaniment to potatoes in the garden and at the table. A medicinal and digestive plant. Easy to grow. Plant height: 40 cm.
Growing tips for summer savory
Family
Lamiaceae (Satureja hortensis)
Number of seeds
± 100
Growing cycle
Annual
Suggested sowing
Exterior | Interior
Suggested time*
Outdoors (May) | Indoors (end of April)
Ideal germination temperature
From 15 to 21℃
Germination time
5 to 10 days
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
2 years minimum
Exposure
partial shade|sun
Days to maturity*
60 days
Distance between plants
20 cm
*The suggested time concerns zone 4b. For zone 5 you can start 2 weeks earlier and in zone 3 delay by 2 weeks. The number of days indicated is calculated from planting in the garden.
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