Summer savory
Satureja hortensis · Savories · Mint family
Also known as: Savory · Garden Savory
Easy20–40cmPet-friendlyEdible
Summer savory care at a glance
Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Annual
Diseases on Summer savory
A common disease is Root rot. Summer savory is considered pet-friendly.
Disease
- Root rot High
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Frequently asked questions about Summer savory
- Which diseases affect Summer savory?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Summer savory toxic to cats and dogs?
- Summer savory is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Summer savory need?
- Summer savory has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Summer savory need?
- Summer savory prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Summer savory frost-hardy?
- Summer savory is not frost-hardy.
- Can you eat Summer savory?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.