Growing Sage, also Common Sage

Salvia officinalis : Lamiaceae / the mint family

Apr	May	Jun	Jul
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 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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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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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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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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27 Oct 13, rebecca (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi peter, I live in brisbane and grow in rich soil. I find that dill, coriander and mint all grow like wildfire here. Best of luck with your commercial growing!
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01 Apr 12, Colin Peckham (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I live in Berowra Sydney. Can I grow sage in a pot allowing it about 2 hours a day of sun, and what fertiliser can I use >
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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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