The information on this page applies to seedlings sold by LEAF Nursery during our 2021 Seedling Sale.
Salvia officinalis. Culinary sage is an easy-to-grow perennial herb and one of the oldest cultivated herbs in the world. This species produces attractive flowers and flavorful gray-green pebble-textured leaves on 18-30" stems. Use leaves fresh or dried, for stuffing, sausage, dry rubs, meat, dishes, stews and breads. The beautiful flowers make a great addition to an edible landscape garden.[1]
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
Planting Season
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun | USDA hardiness zones 5-9 | Fertile, well-drained soil | As needed; avoid overwatering |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Plant Size | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 15" | 6"+ | 70-80 |
- Additional instructions: Sage can be planted with broccoli, cauliflower, rosemary, cabbage and carrots. Keep your sage away from cucumbers, onions and rue. Prune the woody stems each spring. Softwood cuttings can be taken to start more sage.[1] [2]
- Harvesting instructions: Once plants are growing vigorously, cutting the stems above small side shoots will encourage bushy growth. Snip the stems before the heat of midday for the best flavor. Hang cut stems in a well ventilated, cool dark area to dry. Store dried leaves in an airtight container. Cut the flowering stems for decorative use.[1]
Common Diseases and Pests
- Pests: Whiteflies, aphids, slugs and snails, spider mites
- Disease: Rust, powdery mildew, crown gall, leaf spot, root rot, verticillium wilt
Useful Resources
- https://bbbseed.com/product/herb-sage-broadleaf/ (seed source)
- https://morningchores.com/growing-sage/
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