How to Care for Satureja hortensis (Summer Savory)

Korean name: 세이보리

Summer Savory is a fragrant herb with small pointed leaves and purple or white flowers. It is commonly grown in herb gardens or pots and thrives in well-draining soil. It prefers sunlight and moderate watering.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Mediterranean region
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: herb, edible, fragrant, beginner-friendly
• Also known as: Summer Savory

Care Guide

• Light: Grow in a sunny location.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply a mild liquid fertilizer regularly during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Satureja hortensis?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Satureja hortensis?

It likes Grow in a sunny location.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Satureja hortensis safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Satureja hortensis good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply a mild liquid fertilizer regularly during the growing season..