Valerian Herb

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Information on, uses of and how to grow valerian:

Name

Satureja montana.

Family

Labiatae

Growing pattern

Annual.

Seeds

Buy Winter Savory Seeds (Pay in $US, £, Euro).
Herbs, Seasonings and Spices - Buy Winter Savory Leaf from Mountain Rose Herbs ($US).

How to grow

Sow the seeds in April to May. Thin the seedlings out to a distance of 20cm apart.

Soil condition/position

Harvest this herb when it reaches 15cm and keep cutting it all summer. Cut the tips of the plant. If it does flower you will then need to cut the whole plant down and dry for winter use.

Appearance

Winter Savory grows to a height of 15cm.

Uses

The uses for this herb are similar to those of Summer Savory. Winter Savory however has a less delicate flavour.

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It is usually best to pick herbs for cooking use before they flower. The flavour is generally better before the flowers appear.

#1 - Mary - 07/30/2007 - 11:40

Please tell me how I know when to pick the summer savory, currently there are small white flowers.

#0 - Debra Dolan - 07/29/2007 - 05:43


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