What savory exactly is, scientific name and two varieties. Emphasizing it is different from rosemary. Mentionin about Provence Region in Paris. How to sow, grow and harvest savory (Satureja hortensis or Satureja Montana). The theme is taken from poweredtemplates.com
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Winter Savory
Summer Savory
• Native to the
eastern
Mediterranean and
the Caucasus
• Highly aromatic
herb and features
a hot, peppery
flavor with notes
of marjoram, mint,
and thyme.
• Before black
pepper, savory
used for hot aroma
• Winter Savory is
more bitter
5. Description and Varieties (cont’d)
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Rosemary
Perennial,
Rosmarinus officinalis
Summer Savory
Annual,
Satureja Hortensis
Winter Savory
Perennial,
Satureja Montana
Both plants belongs to
mint family
8. Outlook
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Botanical Name Satureja hortensis /(w.) Satureja Montana
Common Name Bean Herb (don’t believe it)
Plant Type Annual herb / (w.) Prennial
Mature Size 30-45 cm
Sun Exposure Full sun
Soil Type Loamy
Soil pH 6.6 to 7.5
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Dark Green leaves and pink, lilac or white
Native Area Eastern Mediterranean and the Caucasus
9. Conditions
• Light: A lot of direct full sun is needed
(for indoor, select a window with southern aspects)
• Soil: Rich, loamy, alkaline soil.
Should be well-draining; plant doesn’t like
waterlogged soil.
• Temperature and Humidity: Temperature should be
between 15-30 celcius.
For outdoor sowing wait until end of the last frost date.
Likes hot and relatively dry conditions.
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10. Growing
• Water: Regular watering,
especially while establishing
the plant.
The soil should be kept moist,
rather than wet.
Once it's well established, it
won't be a problem if the soil is
on the drier side
Daily watering when
temperatures are high.
• Fertilizer: No need to use.
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11. Harvesting
• It only grows through the
summer months
• Leaves are at their most
flavorsome just prior to the
plant flowering
• Ideally, the stems should be
around 15 to 20 cm before
harvesting
• They can be used fresh or
dried.
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It looks very like rosemary, but they are different plants. But similarity also normal because both belongs to mint family. It is a main herb of famous French Blend, Herbes De Provence alongside with marjoram, thyme and oregano. But usage area is not limited with this blend. It also goes well with meat or dry beans.
Here is the beautiful Provence Region. When you visit France, you should also see Provence region in addition to Paris.
There a lot of common names, may be in every languages. For example some calls it as Herbe De Saint Julien, or Romans called it like Herb of love, because of a belief that it has an afrodosiac effect.
At the end of the presentattion I wanted to Show some sunny photos of Provence Region.