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Two sprigs of Lemon Savory on a white background.
Lemon Savory in a mason jar inside a ceramic berry dish with a lemon wedge on a multi-colored background.
Close-up of Lemon Savory in a mason jar on a pastel variegated background.
Overhead view of Lemon Savory in a mason jar inside a yellow ceramic berry dish on a wooden box.

Savory Seeds,
Lemon

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Description

A citrusy culinary herb that lends delightful piquancy to bean dishes, casseroles, and stuffings. Native to temperate regions of Europe, the Mediterranean, and Africa, this semi-evergreen herb will want some winter protection in USDA zones 4-6 in order to survive. Harvest foliage when plants are 6 inches tall.

Plant Details

Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
10–21
Days to Maturity
70–90
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
8 in.
Ideal Temperature
69–85°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Start lemon savory indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Surface sow and gently press the seeds into the substrate rather than burying them — light aids germination — and hold the soil around 65–70°F; a heat mat is not recommended. Seeds sprout in 10 to 21 days. Transplant outdoors after the last spring frost into full sun with well-draining soil, spacing plants 8 inches apart, and expect maturity at 70 to 90 days.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost.
  • Surface sow and gently press seeds into substrate.
  • Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65-70 F. A heat mat is not recommended.
  • Light aids germination.
  • Seeds should sprout in 7-14 days.

How to Grow

  • Transplant outdoors after the last spring frost.
  • Plant in full sun in a spot with well-draining soil.
  • Space plants 8” apart.
  • Savory grows well in raised beds and pots.
  • Provide winter protection such as mulch in zones 4-6 to ensure winter survival.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Savory is not particularly prone to pests. Keep in mind when planting, this is a spreading perennial.

How to Save Seeds

  • Harvest the well-dried seed heads from the plant.
  • Gently break the seedhead open and collect seeds.
  • Separate the seeds from any chaff.
  • Store in a cool, dry, and dark place until you are ready to plant.

FAQ

What does lemon savory taste like, and what is it good in?

It is a citrusy culinary herb that lends delightful piquancy to bean dishes, casseroles, and stuffings.

Will it come back after winter?

It is a perennial in zones 5-8. At the cold end of that range — zones 5 and 6 — this semi-evergreen herb will want some winter protection, such as a mulch, in order to survive.

Can I grow it in a container?

Yes. Savory grows well in raised beds and pots, in full sun with well-draining soil. Keep in mind when planting that this is a spreading perennial.

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