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How to grow Winter savory growing and care: Well-drained soil, mulch, weed free
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? No
Difficulties or problems when growing: Dislike relocation recommend only when it’s young
Planting season: Spring-summer / in warm climate can be in the autumn to spring
Pests and diseases: Moth
Pruning season: All year to the perennial, Spring / Summer to the annual
How to prune: Dead and weak branch
Size of the plant? 10-40 cm, 4-16 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition: Medium growing
Water requirement: Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information Bloom season: Summer
General information about the flower Small flowers, the color can be: white or purple
Thinning the bloom: Recommend to thinning, in the annuals recommend to thinning most of them and save to seeds just small amount
Pollination is done by: Bees, fly
Edible leaves Leaves harvesting season: All year
How to harvest the leaves? Cut the branch and move the hand on the branch against the direction of growth
Information about leaves: Oval green leaves, the size 0.5-2 cm
Uses of Winter savory leaves: Spices, herb, cooking
Scientific name: Satureja montana
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