Heirloom
Culinary Sage
(Salvia officinalis)
Handsome heirloom plants with pretty, soft, blue-green leaves and flowers that butterflies love to visit. Traditional herb for holiday cooking and great with winter squash and pork dishes. Perennial.
Handsome heirloom plants with pretty, soft, blue-green leaves and flowers that butterflies love to visit. Traditional herb for holiday cooking and great with winter squash and pork dishes. Perennial.
Seed Count: Approx. 90 / Weight: 750 mg
#3046
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BEST TO START EARLY INDOORS
In early spring, sow seed 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix and cover 1/4 inch deep. Keep evenly moist as seedlings emerge and provide a strong light source until ready to plant outdoors. Transplant 12 to 18 inches apart when seedlings are about 2 or 3 inches tall after gradually acclimating plants to outdoor conditions.
TO PLANT OUTDOORS
Sow seeds 1 inch apart in well drained fertile soil in full sun in spring once weather is warm and settled. Cover 1/4 inch deep, firm soil over seeds and keep seedbed evenly moist. Germination takes 2 to 3 weeks. After seedlings are well established, thin or transplant 12 to 18 inches apart.
GROWING NOTES
Sage plants are resilient and drought tolerant once established. Cut leafy sprigs once plants are well filled out. After flowers stop blooming, cut them well down the branch to encourage more leaf growth. Add a small pinch of crushed fresh sage to vegetables, casseroles, pork, poultry stuffing and cheese dishes. Combine fresh sage with chopped parsley to mellow its pungency. To dry, hang leafy branches upside down in a cool airy place.
Plant In |
Sun/Shade |
Planting Depth |
Space Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Mature Height |
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Feb. ā June
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Full sun
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1/4 inch
|
1 inch
|
14 ā 21 days
|
2 ā 2 1/2 feet
|
Plant In |
Sun/Shade |
Planting Depth |
Space Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Mature Height |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb. ā June
|
Full sun
|
1/4 inch
|
1 inch
|
14 ā 21 days
|
2 ā 2 1/2 feet
|
Plant In
Feb. ā June
|
Sun/Shade
Full sun
|
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
|
Space Seeds
1 inch
|
Days To Germinate
14 ā 21 days
|
Mature Height
2 ā 2 1/2 feet
|