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Winter Savory — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Winter Savory
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-90days to harvest

10-15days to germinate

Z5–10USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow in spring after last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks early. Can also propagate from cuttings or division.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Low, drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil, tolerates poor soil
Soil pH: 6.0-8.0
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 6-18 inches
Season: Perennial evergreen herb

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green needle-like leaves with small white to pink flowers
Size: Small, compact perennial subshrub
Shape: Low, spreading mound with woody stems and linear leaves
Flavour: Intense, peppery, and pungent with pine and thyme-like notes

In the kitchen

Bean dishes, roasted meats, Mediterranean cuisine, herb blends, pickling spice

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Generally pest-free, occasionally aphids
Diseases: Root rot in wet soils, otherwise very disease resistant
Resistance: Excellent disease resistance, very hardy

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
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

Companion planting

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

BeansWinter savory repels bean beetles and aphids that commonly attack bean plants

CabbageDeters cabbage worms and flea beetles while improving cabbage flavor

OnionsBoth plants repel similar pests and their strong scents complement each other

TomatoesRepels tomato hornworms and may enhance tomato flavor when planted nearby

CarrotsHelps deter carrot rust fly while carrots' deep roots don't compete for surface nutrients

RosemarySimilar growing conditions and both herbs repel cabbage moths and carrot flies

ThymeCompatible Mediterranean herbs that enhance each other's pest-repelling properties

BroccoliProtects against cabbage loopers and other brassica pests

Avoid

CucumberWinter savory can stunt cucumber growth and reduce fruit production

RueAllelopathic effects can inhibit winter savory's growth and essential oil production

Sweet BasilMay cross-inhibit growth when planted too closely together

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

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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.

Winter 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

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