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Herb · Lamiaceae family
Satureja hortensis
Where to plant and how much to water
It grows best in full sun, in dry to average soil.
How much space it takes
The mature plant next to a person (69 in).
Plant 7¾ in apart.
How to plant: staggered, 7¾ in apart
The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.
July–September · white or pink
direct sowing: April–May
July–October
What to plant now (April) full list in April (323) →What to plant now (May) full list in May (185) →
Feeding
in pots once in late spring
Pests and diseases
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
Pale, twisted spring shoots; dusty orange, later yellow and black pustules on leaves and stems.
Pale, twisted spring shoots; dusty orange, later yellow and black pustules on leaves and stems.
Frequently asked
In July–September; the flowers are white or pink.
In April–May (direct sowing).
In July–October.
No, it needs full sun.
At maturity 7⅞ in–1 ft 3¾ in wide and 7⅞ in–1 ft 5¾ in tall; recommended spacing 7¾ in.
Remove affected plants before black winter spores form. Pull up and destroy affected plants; sow elsewhere next year.
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Harvest
Using the harvest · summer savory
What you can eat, what is in it, and what to do with the harvest now and later.
What to do with the harvest
