Summer Savory is the common name of Satureja hortensis species, from Labiatae family.
Also known as: bean herb.
Features of Summer Savory
Height to 5-15 inches. Spread to 12 inches. Zone 1-11. Annual.
aromatic, lance-shaped, small leaf.
small, white or purple flower in summer.
Growing Summer Savory
Site »
full sun
Propagate »
- by cutting during spring and summer.
- by seed during spring. sow on soil surface, as seeds need light to germinate.
Maintain »
- growth: Good as a pot-plant and can be grown indoors.
- thinning: 9 inches apart.
- transplant: 9 inches apart.
- trimming: Trim and pick continuously to maintain shape and prevent flowering.
Using Summer Savory
Culinary
Vegetable
Extracts are used in commercial food products, such as salami. (Use leaf)
Vegetable
Good with beans. (Use leaf)
Medicinal
First-aid
Apply externally as an antiseptic for insect bites. (Use leaf)
Supplement
Useful in a salt-free diet. (Use leaf)
Tea
A tea to improve appetite and aid digestion. (Use flower)
Traditional Remedies
Traditional remedies may or may not be supported by scientific evidences.
Cautions
- Conditions » Not suitable during pregnancy.
- Please consult with your doctor before using summer savory for health related purposes.
