Winter Savory
Satureja montana
herbA hardy, evergreen perennial subshrub with small, narrow, dark green leaves and a peppery, thyme-like flavor. Winter savory is more robust and winter-hardy than its annual cousin, making it suitable for year-round harvesting in temperate climates. It produces tiny white, pink, or purple flowers and is traditionally used in European cuisine, particularly with beans and legumes.
Common Problems
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Care Guide
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Light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); requires bright light for strong flavor and compact growth.
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Water
Water moderately and allow soil to dry between waterings; very drought-tolerant once established. Reduce watering in winter.
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Soil
Well-draining, lean to moderate soil; pH 6.5–7.5. Tolerates poor soil; avoid rich, overly fertile conditions which reduce flavor.
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Fertiliser
Minimal fertilizer needed; apply light balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) in spring if soil is very poor. Compost mulch annually is sufficient.
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Temperature
Very hardy perennial tolerating cold to 10°F (-12°C) and below; thrives in cool to moderate conditions (50–70°F / 10–21°C).
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Humidity
Prefers low to moderate humidity (20–40%); very drought and heat tolerant; dislikes humid, wet conditions.
Toxicity
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Non-toxic; safe culinary herb with a long history of use.
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Seasonal Care
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Resume regular watering and feeding as growth picks up.
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Peak growing season. Water and feed regularly.
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Reduce watering as growth slows. Stop heavy feeding.
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Minimal watering and feeding. Protect from frost if needed.