Herb & Spice Companion

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HERB & SPICE COMPANION

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SAVORY

Satureja

Flavors: summer savory peppery

and spicy, with thyme, mint, and

oregano; winter savory spicier,

piney, more pungent

Savory is an aromatic, pungent herb that comes in two main varieties: summer savory

(Satureja hortensis) and winter savory (Satureja montana). Summer savory is sweeter

and mellower than its cold-weather

cousin, and therefore appears more fre-

quently at the dinner table. It’s a common

ingredient in classic herb blends fines

herbes, herbes de Provence, and bou-

quet garni (see page 250). The potent

winter savory proves valuable in the

kitchen, too—as an evergreen perennial,

it provides tasty flavor for hearty stews

and meat dishes all year long.

In the Garden

Summer savory grows as an upright annual, while winter savory is a woody perennial

shrub. True to its name, winter savory can thrive well into the winter in temperate to

cold climates (down to 10°F). Bring summer savory indoors when cool weather hits

and place it in a sunny window.

Size: Summer savory, 12 to 18 inches tall; winter savory, up to 16 inches tall and wide

Container: 6 inches deep

Light: Full sun

Soil: Summer savory, moist, well drained; winter savory, sandy, well drained

Plant: Seeds; winter savory can also be started from cuttings.

Water: Regularly until plants are established; less often once mature

HEALTH BENEFITS

Both savories are known to prevent

and relieve flatulence, which is why

they’re so frequently paired with

beans. They’re also generally great for

digestion and can help treat nausea,

intestinal cramps, and diarrhea.

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