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Sage
€3.45
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a hardy perennial herb with soft grey-green leaves. Aromatic in flavour, it is commonly used in cooking and herbal teas; and has traditionally been used as a medicinal herb. It has pretty blue flowers which bloom in late summer. Each packet contains 1.25g of organic seed. More details below.
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Organic Sage (Salvia officinalis) Seeds
Characteristics:
- Perennial
- Flowers: blue-purple
- Height: 50-70cm
- Spread: up to 1m
Growing schedule: Sow indoors from late March or direct outdoors from late April to May. Growth in the first year tends to be very slow.
Sowing depth: 0.5cm
Germination: The ideal germination temperature is 15-20°C. This may be achieved on a propagator or a warm windowsill.
Planting distance: 40 x 50cm
Growing conditions: Sage is a Mediterranean plant which enjoys full sun and well-draining soil. It dislikes having wet feet and will suffer in heavy or waterlogged soils.
Ongoing care: Plants can become more woody and less flavoursome after several years. To slow this process down, keep well pruned.
Harvest: Pick leaves as required. Due to slow growth in the first year, sage is usually only ready to harvest from the second year onwards.
Number of seeds: Each packet contains 1.25g of organic seed.
| Special Features | Pollinator Friendly, Balcony & Pot Growing |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
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