Growing Sage, also Common Sage

Salvia officinalis : Lamiaceae / the mint family

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

(Best months for growing Sage in USA - Zone 5a 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

Your comments and tips

02 Dec 13, melody (Australia - temperate climate)
may i know where or how to get white sage(salvia apania)??? i m not able to find from local nursery. your information is much appreciate.
02 Apr 14, Sue (Australia - temperate climate)
I bought some white sage a couple of days ago via eBay from Victoria. Plants have been delivered and are in great shape.
14 Mar 15, Jewels Dion (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello Sue.. I wonder if you might email me your supplier for white sage, I have had no luck with the seeds i've had and would like seedlings. Thanks - Jewels
18 Aug 13, (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
What soil type does cotiander and sage rquire
10 Jun 18, Dianne (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Have just started growing my first crop of coriander and was told to keep moist. Whereas sage apparently does not like lots of water. I make sure there is compost and bonemeal in the soil and have had great success.
13 Jun 13, Dianne (Australia - tropical climate)
I got a sage seedling from the growers market in north Perth it's doing very well actually
02 Oct 12, Bill (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi my sage I planted last year is now growing buds/flowers ...should I pinch them off to encourage the plant or leave it alone? cheers
19 Sep 12, Patricia (Canada - zone 4a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
New to Prince George BC, this is my 1st winter w -25deg days ahead. Does my sage need to be brought indoors? How about Thyme (3yrs old), Rosemary (2-3 yrs old)? Thank you for your help!!)
25 Jun 12, Joan WILLIS (USA - Zone 8a climate)
I haave a big sage bush that I haven't done anything with for over a year. It is covered with beautiful purple flowers. I want to harvest the leaves to dry but don't know if I should cut the flowers off before i cut the leaves & let the bush rest before I cut the leaves. What shall I do? Thanks!
10 Apr 12, Peter Richardson (Australia - temperate climate)
I have 7 acres of very rich, black soil. I would like to grow herbs at a commercial level, does any one have a suggestions of what I should be looking at. Thanks Peter.
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