Growing Sage, also Common Sage

Salvia officinalis : Lamiaceae / the mint family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
    P P P              

(Best months for growing Sage in USA - Zone 7a regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 50°F and 77°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 20 inches apart
  • Harvest in approximately 18 months. Time reduced if grown from cuttings.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Broccoli, Cauliflower, Rosemary, Cabbage and Carrots

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06 Dec 11, Vaughan (Australia - temperate climate)
Hey, it might be nice to make note that Sage is a perennial (I'm guessing it is since it's Mint related, correct me if I'm mistaken :P) in this information somewhere.
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02 Dec 11, Amanda (Australia - temperate climate)
I am trying to locate a supplier/stockist of the White Sage plants in WA pref Perth area. Does anyone have any information on this? Also, if I grow White Sage in pots what type/composition of potting mix would be best to use? Cheers M ~
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14 Nov 23, Kellie (Australia - arid climate)
Hi Amanda, th seeds of white sage are available from Seed Station in Perth.
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20 Apr 11, liz Strauss (Australia - temperate climate)
hi jane thanks for the recipe all favourite ingredients but i'm confused about the best time to grow sage. this website says not till end of year but others say it can be planted now. Do you have any first hand experience. cheers
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28 Feb 11, Jane (Australia - temperate climate)
Mim's Great Sage Recipe Thinly slice eggplant and spread each slice with tomato paste, fine slices of cheddar and very generously sprinkle with chopped fresh sage. Layer the eggplant in a baking dish. Scatter in lots of garlic and drizzle over olive oil. Bake for about 45min at 180 degrees until brown and bubbling. It's incredibly more-ish!
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11 Aug 10, Cygnetian (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Can you take cuttings in winter? I'm in southern Tasmania.
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I tend to like using POWDERED Sulphur for powdery mildew. It is safe to use right up to the day of harvest ( EXCEPT ON GRAPES THAT ARE intended for wine - then 21 days before harvest). It can be sprinkled on dry -- but my preferred method is to dilute in water and spray. Ultimately you need to increase the air circulation around your plant. You might be over wetting the plant at times when it has difficulty drying -- if you have good air circulation this should not be an issue. Try watering BEFORE sun up -- then when the sun shines on your plant it will dry the plant. Mildews tend to stick better to damp leaves... so dry leaves in a windy area are less prone to powdery mildew. Additionally SAGE is considered a Mediterranean herb - and does tend to like dry conditions -- so the ground should dry out between watering -- watering well once every two weeks should be fine for an ESTABLISHED SAGE PLANT (seedlings need to be watered more frequently)... this might not be possible, because you may have plants that need more water nearby.

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