Satureja hortensis

Summer Savory

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Annual aromatic herb with lanceolate leaves and small white or purple flowers, native to the Mediterranean. Widely used as a culinary seasoning for legumes and meats.
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Plant Details

Common Name Summer Savory
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Satureja
Species Hortensis
Variety Common
Origin Mediterranean
Blooming Small white or pinkish-purple flowers in summer
Leaf Color Bright green to grey-green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.5

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Watering

Moderate watering, allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for optimal growth and essential oil production

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Fertilization

Light feeding monthly during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half

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Pruning

Pinch flower buds early to encourage leaf production and delay bolting

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 5 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 6 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
35% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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