Sage
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A flavorful, robust, and indispensable grey-green aromatic herb in the kitchen.
Sage ( Salvia officinalis ), offered by OSC Seeds
Sacred to the ancient Romans, sage is a slightly bitter , warming, and intensely fragrant herb, essential for flavoring meats , soups , omelets , breads , stuffings , and cheese dishes. Its velvety, evergreen, gray-green leaves are excellent fresh or dried. The plants also produce beautiful blue to violet-blue flowers , much appreciated by bees. Vigorous, it can reach 60 cm in height and spread just as much. Older plants become woody: light pruning encourages new, more tender and flavorful growth.
Propagation: Indoor sowing or direct sowing
Plant height: 50–60 cm
Package size: Approximately 75 seeds
Days to harvest: 75–90 days (light harvests the first year)
Frost tolerance: Perennial up to zone 5 (with winter protection)
Companion plants: Cabbage, carrots, tomatoes
Incompatible plants: Cucumbers (inhibit growth)
Type: Aromatic perennial (mint family)
Planting and maintenance:
Sow the seeds on the surface or lightly covered in a light, well-drained medium. Maintain consistent moisture until germination. Transplant to a sunny location in dry or moderately moist, but always well-drained soil. Prune regularly to prevent excessive woodiness and encourage branching. Harvest the leaves as needed, preferably in the morning for maximum flavor. In cold climates, provide winter protection .
