500 SUMMER SAVORY Herb Flower Seeds-Non GMO-Organic-Open Pollinated

Description: Buy 2 or more packets of mix and match seeds and get a free packet of seeds. Delicate, pleasantly aromatic summer savory is one of the popular culinary herbs widely employed in the eastern European and American cuisines. Botanically, this annual herb belongs to the mint family of Lamiaceae, and known scientifically as Satureja hortensis. Delicate, pleasantly aromatic summer savory is one of the popular culinary herbs widely employed in the eastern European and American cuisines. Savory leaves and tender shoots carry incredibly high-quality chemical compounds that are known to have been anti-oxidant, disease preventing and health promoting properties. In addition, dietary fiber in this herb helps reduce LDL or bad cholesterol while increasing HDL or good cholesterol levels. Savory leaves contain many essential volatile-oil phenols such as thymol and carvacrol, as well as compounds like linalool, camphene, caryophyllene, terpineol, myrcene, and other terpenoids. Thymol, one of the important essential oils, has scientifically been found to have antiseptic, anti-fungal characteristics. In addition, another phenolic compound, carvacrol in savory inhibits the growth of several bacteria strains like E. coli, and Bacillus cereus. Carvacrol, therefore, has been used as healthy food additive for its anti-bacterial properties. It also gives pleasant tangy taste and marjoram like flavor to the food. Savory herb is an excellent source of minerals and vitamins that are essential for optimum health. Its leaves and tender shoots are one of the richest sources of potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and selenium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Iron is required for red blood cell formation.The herb is also a rich source of many important vitamins such as B-complex group vitamins, vitamin-A, vitamin-C, niacin, thiamin and pyridoxine. Dry savory provides 1.810 mg of vitamin B-6 or pyridoxine; furnishing about 130% of RDA. Pyridoxine keeps up GABA (soothing neurotransmitter) levels in the brain, which has stress-buster function.Vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin and antioxidant that are required maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin and is also essential for good eye-sight. Consumption of natural fruits rich in flavonoids like vitamin A, carotenes helps protect from lung and oral cavity cancers. GROWING INFORMATION DAYS TO GERMINATION:7-14 days. SOWING:Direct seed: Sow 1-2 seeds per inch after the last frost. Sow shallowly, as light is required for germination. Keep soil moist until germination. Thin later to stand 8" apart, in rows 18" apart. Keep young seedlings well watered. Transplant: Start seeds inside in early spring. Ideal temperatures are 86°F (30°C) during the day and 68°F (20°C) at night. Sow seeds on top of the growing medium, gently pressing them into place, as light is required for germination. Mist to moisten and keep moist until germination. Transplant to individual containers when seedlings have 4 true leaves. Transplant outside after the last frost, spacing 8" apart. LIGHT PREFERENCE:Sun. SOIL REQUIREMENTS:Grows best in medium-rich, sandy soil. PLANT HEIGHT:Varies. PLANT SPACING:8". HARDINESS ZONES:Annual. HARVEST:Cut for fresh use once the plants have become established. Entire plants can be harvested when flowers are in the bud stage. To dry, hang the plant in a warm, dark, well-ventilated location Will be shipped from Manhasset, New York. From store called Flower Shop Inc.Florist and greenhouse situated in Long Island, New York. Been in business for 20 years and counting.

Price: 2 USD

Location: Manhasset, New York

End Time: 2024-08-30T21:14:16.000Z

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