Sage – Common
$3.99
Sage is an aromatic herb that has a singular taste reminiscent of camphor. The stems and leaves have a slightly woolly texture and are eaten fresh or dried. It goes well with meat or poultry dishes. The flowers are also edible and attract beneficial insects to the garden. The leaves of the Broadleaf cultivar are wider and more rounded than the common sage. Hardiness zone: 5.
Additional information
Seeds | ~100 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 2.5 mm
- optimal temperatures of germination: 18 to 22ºC
- time for germination: 14 to 21 days
When to sow:
- indoor sowing 8 to 10 weeks before the last date in your area OR
- direct seeding after any risk of frost, when the soil is warm
Sowing technique: in pocket
Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants.
- for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR
- for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden
Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):
- When all risk of frost is removed
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 30 cm
- between rows: 45 cm
Height of the plants: 60 cm
Soil: rich and well drained
Exposure: full sun
Days to harvest: 75 days
Specificities:
- easy but sometimes slow germination;
- plant adapted to the culture in pot
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