Native to the eastern Mediterranean and the Caucasus, it's a highly aromatic herb and features a hot, peppery flavor with notes of marjoram, mint, and thyme. Its flavor is also similar to that of its perennial cousin, winter savory – although the winter variety has a slightly more bitter, earthy taste.
How do you grow savory?
How to Plant Savory
- Best location: Plant both summer and winter savory in full sun.
- Soil preparation: Summer savory prefers a rich, well-drained organic soil; winter savory prefers well-drained, sandy soil. ...
- Seed starting indoors: Sow seed indoors as early as 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost.
Is savory easy to grow?
Growing savory (Satureja) in the home herb garden isn't as common as growing other kinds of herbs, which is a shame as both fresh winter savory and summer savory are excellent additions to the kitchen. Planting savory is easy and rewarding.
