Anyone grow savory?

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  1. jmarc

    jmarc New Seed

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    We planted savory last year and it grew like crazy. I didn't use much since it was a new herb for me. It actually came back again this year. I used it in chili and on some meat, but that's about all the experience I have with it. I read it was used like pepper back in the day. Anyone grow it and use it for anything in particular?
     
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  3. marlingardener

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    We have Winter Savory, since Summer Savory dies in our heat (why it's named Summer Savory is a mystery if it doesn't like heat!). I use it in Herbes de Provence, and in stews and some hearty, tomato-based soups. It dries well.
    I have one plant right now that is struggling, so I will be starting Winter Savory from seed in January. I'd hate to be without our savory.
     
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    Savory is often called the "bean herb."

    I use it in Navy beans, adding it at the last minute. It gives the beans a peppery taste. It's also good in oven baked beans, and tossed in a green bean salad.

    I grow it during the summer, but it always wilts and dries up about mid-July. So I dry some for winter dishes and then use it fresh until it goes to seed or dies.
     
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    Thanks for the information. I'll try it with beans, that sounds really good!
     



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    We call it bonenkruid here (translated: "bean herb", like what Meadow Walker said).
    We use it primarily on brown beans and broadbeans.

    I have also planted it in-between grown of veg during the summer to keep pests away.
    For instance: I planted it in-between rows of broad beans to keep the black aphids away.
    Good luck with your savory
     
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    I grow Winter Savory. I can't find the difference betwen sumer and winter but my Winter grows bigger. I use it for beans, tomato sauces. It is very good for the stomach too.
     
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    I haven't had either savory for a few years but I liked it with soup/vegetable recipes. It was especially good in green beans.
     

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