Winter Savory — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Satureja montana |
|---|---|
| Seed germination (days) | 10–21 |
| Soil temperature for germination (°C) | 15.6–21.1 |
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 75–90 |
| Measured from | Seed |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 30.5–45.7 |
| Mature height (cm) | 22.9–38.1 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 30.5–45.7 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 5–10 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Low |
| Sowing method | Direct sow |
Growing directions
Sow direct around last frost date in well-drained, lean, slightly alkaline to neutral soil in full sun; winter savory requires excellent drainage and performs poorly in heavy clay or moist soil. Satureja montana is a woody-based, semi-evergreen perennial herb with narrow, glossy, dark-green, very aromatic leaves and masses of tiny, lilac-white flowers in late summer; it has a more robust, resinous, slightly bitter-peppery flavor compared to the more delicate annual summer savory (S. hortensis) and is the traditional seasoning for beans and lentils in many European countries, particularly in the south of France (where it is called poivre d'âne — donkey pepper). The semi-evergreen foliage can be harvested year-round in mild climates; it is an attractive, low, mounded, shrubby herb for the front of sunny borders and herb gardens.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
OpenPlantDB · satureja-montana
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0