Savory and savory: what is the difference between these plants - is it worth planting them in the garden

02.02.2024 08:25

At your dacha you can plant a large number of herbs - if you go to the store, your eyes will run wide from the variety.

The situation is complicated by the presence of similar-sounding names, for example, savory and thyme.

These two types of herbs have long been used as a spice and a medicinal plant. The plants are different from each other.

Let's turn to the explanations of the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and scientist-agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.

What is the difference between savory and thyme

Thyme belongs to the group of subshrubs of the genus Thyme - it is harvested during the flowering period.

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The above-ground part of the flower contains flavonoids, organic acids, bitters, resins, tannins and saponins.

Savory is a universal spice for vegetable, meat and fish dishes. Its smell resembles oregano. Contains vitamin C, E, saponins and organic acids.

You can grow these herbs in your garden, but it's best to limit their overgrowth.

Earlier we wrote about how to properly prune a pear tree.

Dmitry Liskovich Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti