Savory

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Source: [1]

Summer savory: Satureja hortensis.

Winter savory: Satureja montana.

Savory belongs to the Lamiaceae family. [1]

Years grown at UBC Farm/LFSOG: 4-5 years

The UBC farm currently has only winter savory.

Growing conditions

Savory has optimal growth with sunshine and warmth. This plant is self-sufficient and easy to grow as long as the drainage of soil is kept in mind [1].

Summer savory is raised from seeds sown in early spring, with sufficient space between the plants [2]. It may grow up to 25 cm [1].

Winter savory is sturdier and generally has a stronger flavour, but both types have delicate aromas [1].

Seasonality

Summer savory is annual from spring to mid-summer, where winter savory is perennial, available from spring to December. [1]

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Facts/Valeur Nutritive
Serving Size: 100g
Amount Per Serving	%Daily Value*
Calories 272
Total Fat 6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 0g	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69g
Dietary Fiber 46g
Sugars 0g
Protein 7g
Vitamine A	26%
Vitamine C	148%
Calcium	190%
Iron	270%
* % Daily value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Information based on Canadian Nutrient File [3]

Recipes

Cannellini Beans with Winter Savoury

Features variety of vegetables.
Recipe by Paul Wells - President of the Jersey Chefs’ Circle, 2004

Additional usage inventory

Savory is used as seasoning when dried or powdered [2].

Summer savory was thought to be used in certain medications in the early 1900's, but more up to date research needs to be made [2].

Savory is high in certain mineral and vitamins by weight[3]. However, this herb is only consumed in small portions, so little is taken at each consumption.

Academic connections

coming soon...

References

1. West Coast Seeds. (2010). Savory. Retrieved from http://www.westcoastseeds.com/how-to-grow/Herb-Seeds/Savory/

2. Botanical.com, . (2010). Summer savory. Retrieved from http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/s/savsum24.html

3. Health Canada. (2010). Nutrient data. Retrieved from http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/fiche-nutri-data/index-eng.php