Sage

About This Plant...

Family: Labiatae

Genus and species: Salvia officinalis

Plant type: perennial

Height and width: 12-30 inches high; 24 inches wide

Location and soil: sun; rich, well-drained soil; tolerates poor, dry soil; will grow indoors

Uses: fresh or dried leaves in soups, stews, and sauces; meat recipes; bees like flowers

Propagation methods: seeds, division, cuttings, and layering

Indoor Sowing...

Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-10 weeks

When to transplant to garden: 1-2 weeks before last spring frost

Outdoor Sowing...

When to sow outdoors: 1-2 weeks before last spring frost

Other Sowing Guidelines...

Approx. germination time: 21 days

Germination temp.: 60-70 degrees F.

Days to maturity: 75 days

Transplanting Guidelines...

Spacing between plants: 24-30 inches

Spacing between rows: 24 inches

Growing On...

Pests: slugs, spittlebugs, spider mites

Diseases: root rot, wilt

Harvest: pick fresh leaves as needed; for drying, cut branches before plant flowers, bunch them together, and hang them upside down in a warm, airy place, then remove leaves and store in an airtight jar

Growing tips: well-drained soil is a must; many varieties available, such as purple, golden, variegated, and tricolor

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