Salvia officinalis. CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Elevate your culinary creations with the potent, savoury accent of Sage Certified Organic seeds from West Coast Seeds. This versatile herb, with its wonderfully aromatic, silvery-green leaves, is perfect for enhancing stews, soups, salads, and traditional stuffing. Not only is sage a culinary delight, but it also attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds to your garden. Direct seed organic sage in early spring, and enjoy a bountiful harvest. The leaves can be dried and stored for long-lasting flavor.
Key Features:
- Aromatic Leaves: Silvery-green leaves with a potent aroma.
- Culinary Delight: Ideal for stews, soups, salads, and stuffings.
- Beneficial Insects: Attracts insects and hummingbirds.
- Certified Organic: Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
Growing Instructions:
Difficulty: Easy but slow
Season & Zone:
- Season: Warm season
- Exposure: Full sun
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Zone:
- Salvia officinalis: Hardy to Zone 5
- Salvia apiana: Hardy to Zone 8
Timing:
- Indoor Sowing: Start mid-winter to mid-spring.
- Transplanting/Direct Sowing: Begin late spring.
- Soil Temperature: Maintain 15-21°C (60-70°F) for optimal germination.
- Germination Time: Seeds should sprout in 2 to 3 weeks.
Starting:
- Seed Depth: Sow seeds 3mm (1/8″) deep.
- Moisture: Keep soil just moist, not wet.
- Spacing: Thin or transplant to 45-60cm (18-24″) apart.
Growing:
- Spring Pruning: Trim established plants back by a third to encourage new growth.
- Post-Flowering Pruning: After the flowers have finished in June/early July, trim back again to maintain bushy, compact plants.
- Size Management: Sage bushes can become quite large after a few years; keep them in check by regular pruning.
Companion Planting:
- Repels Pests: Sage repels cabbage moths and carrot rust flies, making it an excellent companion in the vegetable garden.
- Avoid: Do not plant near cucumbers, which are sensitive to aromatic herbs.
Enhance your garden and kitchen with Sage Certified Organic seeds from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for adding a rich, savoury flavor to your dishes, this easy-to-grow herb also attracts beneficial insects, making it a valuable addition to any garden.
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Salvia officinalis. CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Elevate your culinary creations with the potent, savoury accent of Sage Certified Organic seeds from West Coast Seeds. This versatile herb, with its wonderfully aromatic, silvery-green leaves, is perfect for enhancing stews, soups, salads, and traditional stuffing. Not only is sage a culinary delight, but it also attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds to your garden. Direct seed organic sage in early spring, and enjoy a bountiful harvest. The leaves can be dried and stored for long-lasting flavor.
Key Features:
- Aromatic Leaves: Silvery-green leaves with a potent aroma.
- Culinary Delight: Ideal for stews, soups, salads, and stuffings.
- Beneficial Insects: Attracts insects and hummingbirds.
- Certified Organic: Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
Growing Instructions:
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:
- Indoor Sowing: Start mid-winter to mid-spring.
- Transplanting/Direct Sowing: Begin late spring.
- Soil Temperature: Maintain 15-21°C (60-70°F) for optimal germination.
- Germination Time: Seeds should sprout in 2 to 3 weeks.
Starting:
- Seed Depth: Sow seeds 3mm (1/8″) deep.
- Moisture: Keep soil just moist, not wet.
- Spacing: Thin or transplant to 45-60cm (18-24″) apart.
Growing:
- Spring Pruning: Trim established plants back by a third to encourage new growth.
- Post-Flowering Pruning: After the flowers have finished in June/early July, trim back again to maintain bushy, compact plants.
- Size Management: Sage bushes can become quite large after a few years; keep them in check by regular pruning.
Companion Planting:
- Repels Pests: Sage repels cabbage moths and carrot rust flies, making it an excellent companion in the vegetable garden.
- Avoid: Do not plant near cucumbers, which are sensitive to aromatic herbs.
Enhance your garden and kitchen with Sage Certified Organic seeds from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for adding a rich, savoury flavor to your dishes, this easy-to-grow herb also attracts beneficial insects, making it a valuable addition to any garden.
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