Cropedia:Savory
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 | |
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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