- When does the savory bloom?
- Are the flowers edible and how are they used?
- The drying of the flowers
- tips and tricks
Most herbs should be harvested before flowering, after which they often become uninteresting - wrongly so, at least when it comes to savory. Because the flowers are not only edible but also very tasty.
When does the savory bloom?
The savory belongs to the mint family. Depending on the variety, it blooms between June and October. The annual summer savory flowers from June to September, which is a little earlier than the perennial mountain savory. The flower color of both species varies from white to soft pink to blue-violet, while the individual flowers are quite inconspicuous and small. Its beauty only comes into its own when there are so many flowers.
Are the flowers edible and how are they used?
There are numerous ways to use savory flowers. You can sprinkle the fresh flowers over ready-made dishes as an edible decoration. The taste is slightly peppery, similar to that of the herb.
Together with other blossoms such as those of sage, borage or nasturtium, you have quickly stirred an aromatic blossom butter. Salads and other dishes can also be seasoned and refined with the flowers of the savory.
Tips for using the flowers:
- as decoration
- in salads
- in blossom butter
- as a condiment
The drying of the flowers
The flowers of the savory can not only be used fresh, but also dried. This is a great way to stock up for the winter. To do this, collect the flowers, clean them with a soft brush and place the flowers on a baking sheet that you have previously lined with paper.
Now dry the flowers in the slightly open oven at a maximum of 50 °C. Drying is not easy, because the flowers are small and delicate and must not burn. You should therefore check the drying process regularly. After the dried flowers have cooled down, fill them into dark screw-top jars. Stored cool and dry, they can be kept for several months.
tips and tricks
You can also add the dried savory flowers to herbal tea. The tea works well against coughs, but also aids digestion and stimulates the appetite.
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