Growing Sage, also Common Sage

Salvia officinalis : Lamiaceae / the mint family

Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
S	S	S
	T	T	T
P	P	P	P

(Best months for growing Sage in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
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 10°C and 25°C. (Show °F/in)
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

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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.
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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.
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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
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18 Aug 13, (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate): What soil type does cotiander and sage rquire
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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.
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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
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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
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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!!)
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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!
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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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