Summer savory (Csombord, Satureja hortensis) — 40–50 cm annual, lance-shaped leaves, purple-pink flowers.
Summer savory (Csombord, Satureja hortensis) is a traditional Hungarian kitchen classic. 40–50 cm tall, annual, densely branching, dark green. Tiny flowers are purple-pink or white, leaves narrow, lance-shaped.
Growing
Sow in March–April. Row spacing 25 cm, plant spacing 15 cm, sowing depth 0.5 cm.
Bean főzelék, pickles, sausage-making, vinegar cucumbers. Widespread as 'Csombord' in the Felvidék region.
Product details
Seed informationUntreated
Life cycleAnnual
Plant height (cm)40 cm
Harvest time (flowering time for flower seeds)August, September
Row spacing (cm)25 cm
Plant spacing (cm)15 cm
Sowing timeMarch, April
Sowing depth (cm)0.5 cm
Seeds per gram1400
Avg. germination time (days)10-15 days
Optimal germination temp. (°C)15-20 °C