Quantity: 1 g
Description: Sage has silvery, green leaves with bold, earthy flavours that can be sweet, minty, pine like & mildly peppery.
How to Use?:
- Use in salads, dressing & sauces
- Make herbal tea
- Use as ornamental or potpourri
Life Cycle: Perennial
Soil Type: Fertile, sandy, loamy & well-draining soil
Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade
Planting Depth: Plant at 1/4" deep
Days to Germination: Germinates in 7 - 21 days
Planting Distance: Space plants 18" to 24" apart
Days to Maturity: 80 - 90 days
Height when Mature: 16" - 30"
Harvest: Cut leaves in the first year once plants have become established. In the second year, cut stems to within 6" of the base of the plant just as flowers are starting to open. Hang small bunches of sage up-side down to dry in a well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight
Succession Planting: For a continuous supply, sow new seeds every year