{"product_id":"satureja-montana","title":"Satureja montana - cimbru de iarna (cultura biologica)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatureja montana\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cstrong\u003ewinter savory\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emountain savory\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003ewinter savory\u003c\/strong\u003e in English) is a semi-woody, shrubby, aromatic perennial plant from the Lamiaceae (mint) family, native to Mediterranean regions, southern Europe, and parts of North Africa and Western Asia. It is frost-hardy and can survive moderate winters, hence the common name \"winter savory\" (unlike summer savory – Satureja hortensis – which is annual).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe plant forms compact, low bushes (20-40 cm tall, up to 50-60 cm at maturity), with semi-woody stems at the base and dense branching. The leaves are small, linear-lanceolate, stiff, glossy dark green, with a strong, spicy-peppery aroma similar to thyme or oregano but more intense and with pine\/balsam notes. Flowers appear in summer (June-October), small, tubular, white to pale pink\/lilac, grouped in dense spikes at the branch tips – strongly attracting bees and pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe leaf aroma is excellent in cooking: used fresh or dried to season beans, vegetables, meat, soups, sausages, and aromatic teas. It has a stronger and spicier taste than summer savory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: compact bushes 20-40 cm tall × 30-50 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf type: small, linear, glossy green, strongly aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower type: small, white-pink\/lilac, in dense spikes, attract pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: summer to late autumn (June-October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrance\/aroma: yes, strong spicy-peppery, excellent culinary and medicinal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple and practical care (easy to grow, hardy):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: full sun (minimum 6 hours\/day), tolerates light partial shade but flowers and grows better in sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: frost-hardy (USDA zones 5-9\/10, withstands -15\/-20°C with mulching), tolerates heat and drought well; semi-evergreen (retains leaves in mild climates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: low to medium – well-drained soil, allow substrate to dry between waterings; avoid excess water, especially in winter (prone to rot in wet soil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: poor, rocky, well-drained, alkaline\/neutral (pH 6.5-8+), sandy or stony; avoid over-fertilizing (loses aroma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstrate: small pot or well-drained garden soil; excellent as edging, dry ground cover, or in containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation: seeds in spring, cuttings in summer, or division\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA robust, low-maintenance plant, perfect for aromatic gardens, rock gardens, borders, or pots – drought-resistant, helps repel some pests (good companion for beans\/onions), and adds extra aroma and beautiful flowers! An excellent choice if you want a perennial and useful kitchen herb all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e For maximum aroma, it is recommended to harvest the leaves on sunny days after the dew has evaporated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 15-25 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe plant’s appearance and size change depending on the season, leaf maturity, pruning, etc.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"12 cm pot","offer_id":56217423544646,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Satureja-montana.jpg?v=1773915801","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-it\/products\/satureja-montana","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}