How to Grow Sage

easy|mediumGardening75-90 days to harvest9 steps

Tools Needed

Pot — With drainage holes

Sage Seeds — Salvia officinalis(As needed)

Soil — Well-drained, sandy or loamy; pH 6.0-7.5(As needed)

Prepare well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

Sow seeds indoors directly.

Harden off seedlings before transplanting them outside.

Plant in a location with full sun to partial shade (at least 4-6 hours of sunlight).

Space plants 18-24 inches apart.

Maintain low to moderate watering; once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Monitor for pests such as spider mites, aphids, and whiteflies.

Protect from overly humid conditions to prevent root rot, powdery mildew, and fungal leaf spots.

Harvest leaves after 75-90 days.

Variegated sage (Tricolor) is compact and slower-growing, but variegation may not come true from seed; start from cuttings or transplants instead.
Sage is a perennial in USDA zones 4-8.
Leaves can be used fresh or dried for culinary and medicinal purposes.

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