Sage certified organic
Sage certified organic
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
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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.