Growing Sage, also Common Sage
Salvia officinalis : Lamiaceae / the mint family
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | S | S | |||||||||
| T | T | T | |||||||||
| P | P | P |
(Best months for growing Sage in Australia - tropical regions)
- S = Plant undercover in seed trays
- T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
- P = Sow seed
May: Best grown in large pots or planter boxes as sage cannot cope with very wet soil.
- Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 10°C and 25°C.
- Space plants: 50 cm apart
- Harvest in approximately 18 months. Time reduced if grown from cuttings.
- Compatible with (can grow beside): Broccoli, Cauliflower, Rosemary, Cabbage and Carrots
Sage grows well from seeds but it is slow developing.
One plant will usually be enough for the average household.
A plant grown from a cutting will be ready to use in about 3 months.
Stake or protect from strong winds, otherwise the plant may snap off the main stem.
Sage will grow almost anywhere as long as it is in full sun for most of the day. Sage does not like soil that is moist all the time - avoid frequent watering even in the middle of the summer.
Culinary hints - cooking and eating Sage
The leaves are used to flavour stuffing and meat dishes.
Sage keeps well if dried.
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