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Sage 'Common'

$3.90

Common sage is the main type used for cooking. The grey-green leaves and blue-purple flowers are very pretty. It is a short-lived perennial herb to 50 cm high with an upright, shrubby growth habit. It is frost hardy and drought tolerant. The leaves can be used fresh or dried in a range of savoury dishes, particularly as a bouquet garni, with cheese or duck dishes and as a herb tea. To dry, cut small bunches and hang upside down in a warm, dark, dry place. It makes an attractive cottage garden plant. This herb is known to be difficult to germinate with a low germination percentage. Germination will be improved by soaking the seed at 30°C for 12 hours before sowing. Then sow by pressing the seeds lightly into the seed raising mix but do not cover, as the seeds need light to germinate. Germination takes 10 to 14 days. It is suitable for temperate areas, sow Spring when the soil temperature has reached at least 25°C. If you live in a subtropical area, try growing it in a terracotta pot and moving it under the eaves during the wet season.

Product: Sage 'Common'

Product type: SEED (40)

Botanical name: Salvia officinalis

Common sage is the main type used for cooking. The grey-green leaves and blue-purple flowers are very pretty. The leaves can be used fresh or dried in a range of savoury dishes, particularly as a bouquet garni, with cheese or duck dishes and as a herb tea. To dry, cut small bunches and hang upside down in a warm, dark, dry place. It makes an attractive cottage garden plant and is liked by bees Trim old flower-heads to encourage fresh growth. This herb is known to be difficult to germinate with a low germination percentage; for success follow the instructions below.

Plant type: Short-lived perennial herb; frost hardy

Plant height: 50 cm; upright growth habit

Sow when: Late spring at 25°C soil temp.

Germination: 10 - 14 days

Depth: Pre-treat seed, soak in water at 30°C for 12 hrs; then sow by pressing seeds into the mix, do not cover, needs light to germinate

Sow where: Full sun; sow in seedling trays for later transplanting; use a free-draining mix

Soil type: Well-drained, fertile, sandy, pH 6 - 7

Details: Avoid over-watering; harvest lightly the 1st year; sow seed immediately, sage seed does not store well

*Good for bees

40 seeds per packet

Salvia officinalis

Short-lived perennial herb; frost hardy

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Sage 'Common'

$3.90

Common sage is the main type used for cooking. The grey-green leaves and blue-purple flowers are very pretty. It is a short-lived perennial herb to 50 cm high with an upright, shrubby growth habit. It is frost hardy and drought tolerant. The leaves can be used fresh or dried in a range of savoury dishes, particularly as a bouquet garni, with cheese or duck dishes and as a herb tea. To dry, cut small bunches and hang upside down in a warm, dark, dry place. It makes an attractive cottage garden plant. This herb is known to be difficult to germinate with a low germination percentage. Germination will be improved by soaking the seed at 30°C for 12 hours before sowing. Then sow by pressing the seeds lightly into the seed raising mix but do not cover, as the seeds need light to germinate. Germination takes 10 to 14 days. It is suitable for temperate areas, sow Spring when the soil temperature has reached at least 25°C. If you live in a subtropical area, try growing it in a terracotta pot and moving it under the eaves during the wet season.

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