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Lemon Savory

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A winter savory lovely in marinades

Lemon savory is a lemon-scented version of winter savory. it is an evergreen perennial of the Lamiaceae (mint) family. A native of Southern Europe it grows to about 50 cm tall. It has a strong spicy lemon-flavour. Make a great addition to stews, sauces, meat, and in marinades. It is said to have beneficial properties.

Scientific Name: Satureja montana var. citriodora

Plant Life Cycle: Perennial

Optimal Germination Temperature: 15-21C

Germination time in days:  14-30 days

Sunlight: Full sun

Soil requirement: soil should be fertile, but a range of soil types are suitable, as long as it is well drained.

Sowing and cultivation: Sow directly outdoors after last chance of frost has passed from May to August into well prepared soil in a sunny spot when temperatures reach around 16C. Sow seeds thinly into drills 1 cm deep and 38 cm apart.