Post a crop report — day counts, reservoir readings, what worked. Variety-specific logs are the most useful thing on the forum.

Summer Savory — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Summer Savory
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60-70days to harvest

10-15days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow in spring after last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks early. Make successive plantings every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil, tolerates poor soils
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 18-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light green narrow leaves with small white to pale pink flowers
Size: Small linear leaves, ½ to ¾ inch long
Shape: Upright, bushy annual with narrow, needle-like leaves
Flavour: Peppery and pungent with thyme-like notes, hints of mint and pine

In the kitchen

Bean dishes, roasted vegetables, grilled meats, herb blends, stuffing, and European cuisine

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Generally pest-free, occasional aphids
Diseases: Root rot in poorly drained soils, otherwise very hardy
Resistance: Very disease resistant, thrives in various conditions

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – August	—	August – September
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December
11	January	January – March	—	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BeansSummer savory improves bean flavor and repels bean beetles

OnionsRepel insects that damage savory and improve overall garden health

TomatoesSummer savory may improve tomato flavor and repel hornworms

PeppersAttracts beneficial insects and may help deter aphids from peppers

CabbageRepels cabbage moths and other brassica pests

RosemaryBoth herbs have similar growing requirements and complement each other

ThymeCompatible Mediterranean herbs that attract beneficial pollinators

OreganoSimilar growing conditions and both repel common garden pests

Avoid

CucumberMay compete for nutrients and space, different watering needs

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of most herbs including savory

MintAggressive spreader that can overtake and compete with summer savory

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbohydrate (g): 2.65
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 0.3
Vitamin A (µg): 264
Vitamin C (mg): 18
Vitamin E (mg): 0.8
Vitamin K (µg): 415
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.155
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 177
Iron (mg): 3.17
Magnesium (mg): 64
Phosphorus (mg): 56
Potassium (mg): 295
Zinc (mg): 0.81
Selenium (µg): 0.3

← PreviousSweet Marjoram Next →Fennel Bronze

Where to buy seed and equipment

Some links are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Summer Savory

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Summer Savory?

Similar varieties