Summer Savory, Satureja hortensis, is a great companion plant for beans—its flowers attract helpful pollinators, and the aromatic leaves and tender young shoots add a peppery kick to your cooking. Use it to flavour bean dishes, vegetables, or rich meats. A tasty, versatile herb, and easy to grow, this annual is a must for any summer garden.
Sow some to spice up your garden—and your kitchen!
🌱 Seasonal Growing Guide
SPRING
Sow the tiny seeds on the surface of moist compost—don’t cover them, as they need light to germinate. Once seedlings are established, harden them off and transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
SUMMER
Harvest the aromatic leaves and tender young shoots regularly to encourage bushy growth and keep the flavour coming.
AUTUMN / WINTER
Remove spent plants at the end of the season. As an annual, Summer Savory will need to be sown fresh each year.
Also known as the Bean Herb, traditionally grown alongside beans for both flavour and natural balance in the garden.
