More about the plant below:
Garden savory (Satureja hortensis)
category : herbs, perennials
position : sun
height : up to 40 cm
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly alkaline
preferences soil : permeable, sandy loam
watering : little
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : pink, white
shape : bushy
period flowering : July-September
seeding : spring
reproduction:seed
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : balconies, edible plant, herb bed, terraces
pace of growth : fast
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Savory is an annual plant that grows up to a height of about 25 cm.A long-lived and more aromatic species is Satureja montana.
Form of garden savory growth
Garden savory is very lush. Pink to light purple flowers open from mid-July to late fall.The leaves are covered with fine hairs and feel felted to the touch.
Garden savory - position
The ideal place to grow is a sheltered, sunny and warm position, preferably in the immediate vicinity of other herbs.Any good, loose garden soil can be cultivated.
Growing garden savory
Seeds are sown into the ground in mid-May, when the risk of frost passes.Savory is one of the plants that germinate when exposed to light, therefore the seeds do not need to be covered. The seedlings germinate after 2 weeks. The distance between them should be 25 cm after breaking.
Application for garden savory
The concentration of essential oils and tannins is highest in plants shortly before and during flowering. Harvested shoots should either be used immediately or dried.Storage, even for a short time, is not recommended. The leaves are a great addition to heavy potato or bean dishes as they improve digestion.
The herb is dried at ambient temperature on a net or in bunches suspended upwards with stems on a string.They are also dried in a dryer.Dried savory can be added to relaxing baths and hair-strengthening decoctions.
Tip
If we allow the savory to bloom and develop seeds, we will be able to harvest them and plant them in pots in the spring.
