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Like most herbs, it thrives in full sun of at least six hours per day in well-draining soil with a pH of 6.7. Sow seeds in the spring in flats to transplant outdoors once the soil warms; transplant seedlings 10-12 inches apart in the garden. Winter savory can also be propagated via cuttings.
- Is winter savory invasive?
- Is winter savory a perennial?
- How do you grow savory?
- What is winter savory good for?
Is winter savory invasive?
Other Tips for Growing Savory
Both kinds of savories are from the mint family but are not invasive like many other mint herbs.
Is winter savory a perennial?
Satureja montana (winter savory or mountain savory), is a perennial, semi-evergreen herb in the family Lamiaceae, native to warm temperate regions of southern Europe, the Mediterranean, and Africa. ... The closely related plant, summer savory (Satureja hortensis L.) is an annual plant.
How do you grow savory?
Best location: Plant both summer and winter savory in full sun. Soil preparation: Summer savory prefers a rich, well-drained organic soil; winter savory prefers well-drained, sandy soil. Savory prefers a soil pH of 6.7 to 7.3. Seed starting indoors: Sow seed indoors as early as 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost.
What is winter savory good for?
Winter savory is an herb. The leaves and stems are used to make medicine. People take winter savory for intestinal disorders including cramps, indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, and intestinal gas. They also take it to treat cough and sore throat, reduce sex drive, and as a tonic.
