Summer Savory.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual herb

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

12 to 18 inches

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 2 a 11

Floración

Mid to late summer

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to prevent root issues. Watch for wilting leaves which signal a need for water, or yellowing foliage that might indicate overwatering. Pinch back the tips regularly to encourage a bushier plant and delay flowering.

Riego

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Poda

Pinch off the top growth to keep the plant compact and productive.

Trasplante

Since it is an annual, you typically do not need to repot it.

Suelo

Well draining sandy or loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.5 to 7.5

Temperatura

5 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 60%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Annual, one growing season

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

It is generally considered safe for culinary use.

Niños

No specific hazards exist for children, though the stems can be slightly woody.

Alérgenos por contacto

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from the essential oils in the foliage.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may cause mild reactions in sensitive individuals during peak bloom.

Comestibilidad

This herb is widely consumed as a culinary spice, but avoid medicinal concentrations if pregnant.

Cómo identificarla

• Narrow lance shaped green leaves
• Small tubular white or pink flowers
• Branching stems with bushy habit
• Strong peppery aromatic scent

Altura

0,3 a 0,45m

Anchura

0,2 a 0,3m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, lavender, pink, 0,5 a 1cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant juices.
• Root rot — Occurs when soil remains too wet for extended periods.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring

Cuidados en invierno

As an annual, it will die with the first hard frost and does not require winter protection.

En maceta

It grows very well in pots, provided the container has excellent drainage and is at least 20 cm wide.

Plant summer savory near beans to enhance their growth and protect them from pests.

Buenas compañeras

• Cebolla — It is said to improve the flavor of onions when grown nearby.
• Judía común — It is a classic companion that helps deter bean beetles.

Especies parecidas

• Satureja montana — This is a perennial relative with a stronger, more pungent flavor.

Ciencia

Familia

Lamiaceae

Género

Satureja

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region.

Conservación

This plant is common and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in well drained, rocky soils where it can outcompete other small plants for sunlight.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary herb, pollinator garden, container plant

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is summer savory an annual?

Yes, it completes its life cycle in a single growing season.

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it performs best with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Satureja is derived from the Latin word for satyr, linking the plant to mythological woodland spirits. The specific epithet hortensis means of the garden.

Bueno saberlo

• It is an annual plant, unlike its perennial cousin winter savory.
• The flavor is often described as a peppery blend of thyme and mint.
• Ancient Romans used it to make a savory vinegar.