{"product_id":"satureja-montana-winter-savoury-culinary-herbs","title":"Satureja montana – Winter Savoury - British Grown Culinary Herbs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis culinary herb's strong, peppery flavour adds vibrancy and fragrance to your garden and your cooking. Hardy throughout most of the UK down to -15°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWinter Savoury has been used in both cooking and medicine throughout the years, and its peppery flavour will be a welcome addition to your culinary repertoire. Use it too add a spicy flavour to stuffings, pulses and herb mixes, both fresh and dried, and add in the satisfaction of having grown it yourself. A semi-shrub, you may expect growth up to 40cm, and in addition, tiny pink-purple flowers in summer. Suitable for growing in containers as well as in beds in your garden, this versatile shrub can be kept happy with some sun and well-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-sheets-root=\"1\" border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" style=\"width: 100.088%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\" style=\"width: 24.7978%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\" style=\"width: 25.0139%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\" style=\"width: 50.1017%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSemi-evergreen perennial\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBushy semi-shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFoliage spring to autumn, flowers in summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eSatureja montana\u003c\/em\u003e (mountain savoury)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWinter Savory, Mountain Savory, Winter Savoury, Mountain Savoury\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to Europe, found in Albania, Austria, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Syria, Spain, Türkiye and the northwest Balkans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTrim back after flowering to keep it compact; cut back old shoots in early spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eProvides valuable nectar and pollen for honey bees, amongst other pollinators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePosition in full sun; winter savoury will grow in positions both exposed to and sheltered from wind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDrought tolerant once established, you'll only need to water this plant in exceptionally dry weather\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a well-draining soil; grows best in loamy soil, with a neutral to alkaline pH.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally fine without extra feeding, but if you are harvesting frequently, an occasional feed will be helpful, especially growing in containers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes, this herb is non-toxic to pets, including dogs and cats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep this plant trimmed to encourage fresh growth and stop it getting leggy - perfect for frequent use in cooking.\u003cbr\u003eApplying mulch around the base of your savoury will help deter weeds and stop it totally drying out in summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid You Know?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWinter savoury has been known for its benefits too bees for millennia - it was recommended for growing around hives in Virgil's Georgics in the first century BC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":58298402079101,"sku":"4535297971871","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"14cm","offer_id":55191163011453,"sku":"1289613467371","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/satureja-montana-winter-savoury-culinary-herbs-131679.jpg?v=1737987755","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/satureja-montana-winter-savoury-culinary-herbs","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}