Edibles Grow Sheets

Wintery Savory

• Scientific Name

  Satureja montana
• General Information

  Winter Savory is a dark green perennial that prefers full sun and grows a foot tall. It is easy to grow. Bees collect both pollen and nectar from the shoots of long flowering savory. Native to the Mediterranean region, it is used in cooking.

• When to Plant

  Plant in spring or late fall.

• Planting

  Grow from starts, 12 inches apart, where it can get at least six hours of sun per day.

• Soil Requirements

  Well drained soil.

• Water Requirements

  Low water – drought tolerant.

• Fertilizing

  Amend with compost in early spring.

• Pollination

  Winter savory is pollinated by insects.

• Harvesting

  Harvest throughout the growing season as needed. Both flowers and leaves are edible. Taste is more pronounced when leaves are harvested before flowers form.

• Storage

  Winter Savory’s sharp, pointed leaves dry well. Strip dried leaves from stem and store in glass jar until next season’s harvest.

• Good Varieties for Marin

  Commonly available as straight species.

• Helpful Tips

  Prune Winter Savory regularly to encourage new growth and good air flow.

• Common Problems

  Relatively problem free.

• Pests- Diseases & More

  If whiteflies or spider mites visit, hose them off.