Winter Savory is a deep green glossy-leaved plant growing to a foot tall. The tiny purple flowers bloom in mid-summer. Thicker leaves and stronger flavor than summer savory, more intense thyme-like flavor. Both herbs are traditionally used to flavor beans. 100 seeds PLANTING Satureja montana Perennial, zone 5-8 Germination: 14-30 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-70ºF. Seed Planting Depth: Sow on surface and press into soil Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-70ºF soil temperature. Transplant after last frost, space 8-12" apart. Sowing Outdoors: Germination is most successful when started indoors. Growth Habit: Mounding Height and Width: 9-12” x 10-12” Spacing: 8-12" apart Light Needs: Full sun Soil Needs: Winter Savory needs dry, sandy, well-drained soil Approximate days to flower from seed: 90-100 days Uses: Culinary, medicinal, ornamental, attracts bees and beneficals Harvest: Start snipping leaves when the plant reaches 6”. Snip the tips without cutting back all way to the ground. This helps promote more growth. Dry by bundling stems and hanging in a warm, dark well-ventilated area or using a dehydrator
