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Pruning guide

How to prune summer savory

Best time
Throughout the growing season, before and during flowering
How often
Every 2–3 weeks during the growing season
Technique
Pinch or snip growing tips just above a leaf pair every 2–3 weeks to encourage branching. Deadhead flower spikes promptly if you want to extend the leafy harvest. Harvest entire stems from the upper third of the plant.

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Pruning summer savory — FAQ

When should I prune summer savory?

Throughout the growing season, before and during flowering. Pinch or snip growing tips just above a leaf pair every 2–3 weeks to encourage branching. Deadhead flower spikes promptly if you want to extend the leafy harvest. Harvest entire stems from the upper third of the plant.

How often does summer savory need pruning?

Every 2–3 weeks during the growing season. Summer savory is an annual herb that benefits from regular pinching to stay bushy and delay flowering. Harvest frequently by snipping stem tips, which is effectively pruning. Once plants flower, leaf flavour softens — deadhead promptly or accept the decline. As an annual, there is no overwintering pruning cycle; plants are composted at season's end.

How do you prune summer savory?

Pinch or snip growing tips just above a leaf pair every 2–3 weeks to encourage branching. Deadhead flower spikes promptly if you want to extend the leafy harvest. Harvest entire stems from the upper third of the plant.