{"product_id":"summer-savory-seeds-satureja-hortensis","title":"Summer Savory Seeds — Satureja hortensis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Peppery Little Herb for Summer Cooking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummer savory (\u003cem\u003eSatureja hortensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a leafy annual herb with slender green leaves and a warm, peppery flavour. Snip a few sprigs for beans, lentils, roasted vegetables, or a homemade herb blend. It’s a useful little addition when you fancy something different from the usual basil and parsley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it in a sunny herb patch or a pot near the kitchen, where regular picking encourages fresh, branching growth. This is annual summer savory, rather than the woody perennial winter savory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 Aromatic foliage — narrow leaves with a warm, peppery flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🫘 Lovely with beans — a traditional kitchen pairing for bean and lentil dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍽️ Versatile cooking herb — use with vegetables, stuffings and sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 Suitable for pots — handy for sunny patios and small herb gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ Fresh or dried — pick leafy sprigs for dinner or dry some for later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ Summer annual — enjoys warmth, sunshine and free-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow under cover in spring, or directly outside once the risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Choose a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurface sow the small seeds on moist seed-raising mix and press gently into place. Leave uncovered or add only a very light dusting of fine mix, as light assists germination. Keep evenly moist without waterlogging. Germination usually takes approximately 7–21 days at around 18–21°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrick out seedlings once large enough to handle, harden off gradually, and plant approximately 20–25 cm apart. If growing in a pot, use quality potting mix and a container with drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater young plants regularly until established, then water during dry spells. Pinch growing tips to encourage branching and avoid excessive feeding, which can produce soft growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin harvesting lightly once plants are established, taking small leafy sprigs and leaving plenty of foliage for regrowth. For drying, cut stems just before flowering and hang small bunches in a dry, airy place out of direct sunlight. Leave a few stems to produce their small summer flowers if you wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains 50 Summer Savory seeds (\u003cem\u003eSatureja hortensis\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📄 Want to go even deeper? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/chbotanics-propagation-from-seeds-manual-professional-edition\"\u003eCHBotanics Propagation from Seeds Manual — Professional Edition\u003c\/a\u003e — a comprehensive digital PDF covering sowing times, germination, spacing, and much more across dozens of flower and vegetable species, is available as an instant download. 🌱😊\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46022874693701,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/original-summer-savory-botanical-image.png?v=1792121680","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/summer-savory-seeds-satureja-hortensis","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}