Winter Savory Seeds 0.4g – Perennial Culinary Herb

Winter Savory Seeds 0.4g

Overview

Winter Savory (Satureja montana) is a hardy perennial culinary herb valued for its strongly aromatic leaves and warm, peppery flavour. It is particularly well suited to bean dishes, lentils, soups, stews, meat dishes and savoury sauces.

Unlike annual summer savory, winter savory returns year after year when grown in suitable conditions. Its compact, bushy habit makes it an excellent choice for herb gardens, sunny borders, raised beds and containers.

Key Features

• Hardy perennial herb that can return for many years.
• Strong, aromatic flavour with peppery and thyme-like notes.
• Traditionally used to season beans, pulses, soups and slow-cooked dishes.
• Compact growth suitable for garden beds, herb gardens and containers.
• Small flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.
• Leaves may be used fresh or dried for later use.
• A rewarding choice for gardeners interested in growing herbs from seed.

Sowing Instructions

• Sow outdoors from mid-March to the end of June.
• Choose a warm, sunny position with light, well-drained soil.
• Sow thinly in shallow rows and cover the seeds with a fine layer of soil.
• Keep the soil gently moist until germination.
• Thin seedlings as they develop to provide sufficient space for healthy, bushy growth.
• Winter savory may also be started indoors in seed trays or small pots before transplanting outside after the risk of severe frost has passed.

Growing Conditions and Care

Winter savory grows best in full sun and light, well-drained soil. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and should not be left in persistently wet ground.

Avoid excessive feeding, as very rich soil can encourage soft growth with a less concentrated flavour. Trim plants lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape and remove damaged growth in spring.

Plants grown in containers should have good drainage and may need occasional watering during prolonged dry weather.

Harvesting and Use

Pick young leaves and tender shoot tips as required once the plants are well established. Regular light harvesting encourages fresh, bushy growth.

Use the aromatic leaves sparingly in bean dishes, lentils, soups, casseroles, meat dishes, herb butter and savoury sauces. Winter savory holds its flavour well during cooking, making it particularly suitable for slow-cooked recipes.

Leaves can also be dried and stored in an airtight container for use outside the main growing season.

Product Details

• Botanical name: Satureja montana
• Common name: Winter Savory
• Plant type: Hardy perennial herb
• Sowing period: Mid-March to June
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Light, fertile and well drained
• Expected height: Approximately 40–50cm
• Suitable for: Herb gardens, borders, raised beds and containers
• Culinary use: Beans, pulses, soups, stews, meat dishes and sauces
• Pack size: Approximately 0.4g
• Product code: 11040

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