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Seed Needs

Summer Savory Seeds to Plant Heirloom Non (2 Packs)

Summer Savory Seeds to Plant Heirloom Non (2 Packs)

$16.99 USD
$16.99 USD
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Key Features

  • Flavor Profile: Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) offers a peppery taste with subtle notes of thyme and mint, making it a popular seasoning for dishes like beans, stews, and grilled meats in European cuisines.
  • Appearance: It features slender, dark green leaves and produces small, delicate flowers in white to pale purple hues, typically blooming from mid-to-late summer.
  • Medicinal Uses: Historically valued in herbal medicine, summer savory is believed to aid digestion and possess antiseptic properties, with its essential oils occasionally used in aromatherapy.
  • Cultivation: Easy to grow from seed or transplants, it suits both garden beds and containers, requiring minimal care beyond ample sunlight and moderate watering, completing its life cycle in one season.
  • Quality: All Summer Savory seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.
  • Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.
  • Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall.
  • Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.
  • Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.
  • Freshness: All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!

Specifications

Brand Seed Needs
Manufacturer Seed Needs
Color Savory (Summer)
Size 2 Packs
Style Summer Savory
Product Type PLANT_SEED
Special Features ['Heirloom', 'Non-GMO', 'Untreated Seed', 'Culinary Herb', 'Culinary Herb']
Item Type Keyword herb-plants
Item Dimensions H: 3 / L: 140 / W: 203
Package Dimensions H: 6 / L: 203 / W: 150 (Weight: 19)
unit 2 Count

Description

write 2 paragraphs about summer savory herbs, nicknames, scientific name and how to grow it from seed. Summer savory, often nicknamed "the bean herb" or "savory of the ancients," is a delightful annual herb prized for its peppery, thyme-like flavor. Its scientific name is Satureja hortensis, and it belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. This herb has been cherished since ancient times, with Roman cooks using it to season dishes and even carrying it to new territories as they expanded their empire. Today, summer savory is a staple in herb gardens and kitchens, especially in European cuisines where it pairs beautifully with beans, meats, and vegetables. Its slender, dark green leaves and small, delicate white or pink flowers make it both a culinary and ornamental treasure. Growing summer savory from seed is straightforward and rewarding, perfect for novice and seasoned gardeners alike. Start by sowing seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors in well-drained soil once the weather warms in spring. The seeds are tiny, so sprinkle them lightly over the soil surface and press them in gently without covering them too deeply—they need light to germinate. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and expect sprouts within 7-14 days at temperatures around 70°F (21°C). Once seedlings reach a few inches tall, thin them to 6-12 inches apart in a sunny spot with good air circulation. Summer savory thrives in full sun and moderately fertile soil, requiring minimal fuss—just water during dry spells and harvest sprigs regularly to encourage bushy growth. By midsummer, you’ll have a bountiful supply for fresh use or drying.
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