Sage
SAGE (Salvia officinalis) Perennial
Low shrubby growth of distinctly flavoured grey-green leaves.
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Plant Height |
Up to 90cm/3 ft |
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Where to Sow |
Indoors thinly in pots or trays 14cm/6" diameter. |
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Sowing time |
Indoors February/April - temperature +16C/61F. |
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How to Sow |
Sow seeds 2.5cm/1-inch apart, 6mm/1/4-inch deep. |
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After Germination |
Keep compost moist but not very wet. |
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Growing on - in Pots |
When 2.5cm/1-inch thin/transplant to 1 plant per 7.5cm/3 inch pot. Harden off plants which have been raised indoors and finally move outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. Re-pot into larger pots in stages - up to 30cm/12-inches in diameter. |
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Growing on- in ground |
As above but once hardened off, plant at least 40cm/18 inches apart in full sun. |
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Harvesting |
Harvest the leaves before or at flowering time. |
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Uses |
Popular as a flavouring in stuffing for poultry, pork and baked fish. Also good with sausage meat. |