Sage Certified Organic Sage Herb Seeds - West Coast Seeds - HR1132A

PRODUCT DETAILS

Salvia officinalis. CERTIFIED ORGANIC! The wonderfully aromatic, silvery-green leaves of sage bring a potent savoury accent to stews, soups, salads, and traditional stuffing. Beneficial insects love this plant and hummingbirds will feed from sage flowers. Direct seed organic sage seeds in early spring and thin to 30cm (12") apart. Harvest half of the plant before the purple flowers open in June, and dry the leaves in an airy spot away from direct sunlight. After flowering, cut back by a third to get a burst of fresh new leaves.

• Wonderfully aromatic, silvery-green leaves
• Potent accent to stews and traditional stuffings
• Beneficial insects love this plant
• Cut back get a burst of fresh leaves
• Certified Organic

All About Sage

Latin

Salvia officinalis, Salvia apiana

Family: Lamiaceae

Difficulty

Easy but slow

Season & Zone

Season: Warm season

Exposure: Full sun

Zone: Salvia officinalis - Hardy to Zone 5; Salvia apiana - Hardy to Zone 8

Timing

Start indoors mid-winter to mid-spring. Transplant out or direct sow starting late spring. Starting indoors may be more reliable, particularly if using bottom heat and maintaining optimal soil temperature at 15-21°C (60-70°F). Seeds should sprout in 2 to 3 weeks.

Starting

Sow seeds 3mm (1/8″) deep, and keep soil just moist, not wet. Thin or transplant to 45-60cm (18-24″) apart.

Growing

In spring, trim established plants back by a third to encourage new growth. Once the flowers have finished in June/early July, trim the plants back again. A second bloom sometimes follows, and this pruning will keep plants bushy and compact. After a few years, sage bushes can become quite large. Keep in check by pruning.

Companion Planting

Sage repels both the cabbage moth and the carrot rust fly, so it’s a great all around companion plant in the vegetable garden. Do not, however, plant it near cucumbers, which are sensitive to aromatic herbs.