Organic Acadian Savory
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Old-fashioned Acadian savory (Satureja hortensis), offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
Acadian Old Man's Savory is a traditional heritage variety, cultivated for generations for its intense aroma , peppery taste , and rapid growth . Highly prized in Acadian cuisine, it wonderfully flavors stews, grilled meats, legumes, and marinades.
Easy to grow, it produces fine, aromatic foliage all summer long and attracts numerous pollinators thanks to its delicate flowers. It is an essential herb for edible gardens and aromatic flowerbeds.
Type: Aromatic annual herb
Plant habit: Bushy
Spread: 20 to 30 cm
Plant height: 25 to 40 cm
Quantity per pack:
Maturity: 55 to 65 days
Companion plants: Beans, peas, tomatoes, garlic, oregano
Enemy plants: No known antagonists
Farming method
Old-fashioned Acadian savory thrives in full sun , in light , well-drained , and poor to moderately rich soil. It tolerates drought well once established, making it a very easy herb to care for.
Sow directly outdoors in spring once all risk of frost has passed, or start seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Space plants 20 to 30 cm apart to ensure good growth.
Regularly harvesting young stems encourages denser growth. To maximize flavor, harvest just before flowering, when the essential oil is at its peak.
Uses and benefits
Acadian savory is a choice culinary herb: its unique peppery flavor enhances legumes , meats , roasted vegetables , and stews . It is also known for its digestive and stimulating properties.
Ideal fresh or dried, it retains its aroma very well. Growing this variety means reconnecting with a traditional plant, flavorful , easy to cultivate , and deeply rooted in Acadian culinary heritage.
