{"product_id":"os-sauge","title":"Sage","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eA flavorful, robust, and indispensable grey-green aromatic herb in the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eSage ( \u003cem data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eSalvia officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e ), offered by OSC Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eSacred to the ancient Romans, sage is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eslightly bitter\u003c\/strong\u003e , warming, and intensely fragrant herb, essential for flavoring \u003cstrong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"518\"\u003emeats\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"530\"\u003esoups\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eomelets\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"556\"\u003ebreads\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"568\"\u003estuffings\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"592\"\u003echeese\u003c\/strong\u003e dishes. Its velvety, evergreen, \u003cstrong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"620\"\u003egray-green\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves are excellent fresh or dried. The plants also produce beautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eblue to violet-blue flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e , much appreciated by bees. Vigorous, it can reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in height and spread just as much. Older plants become woody: \u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"925\"\u003elight pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e encourages new, more tender and flavorful growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor sowing or direct sowing\u003cbr data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003ePackage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 75 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eDays to harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–90 days (light harvests the first year)\u003cbr data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1219\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrost tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial up to zone 5 (with winter protection)\u003cbr data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabbage, carrots, tomatoes\u003cbr data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eIncompatible plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucumbers (inhibit growth)\u003cbr data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic perennial (mint family)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003ePlanting and maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eSow the seeds on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003esurface\u003c\/strong\u003e or lightly covered in a light, well-drained medium. Maintain consistent moisture until germination. Transplant to a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003esunny location\u003c\/strong\u003e in dry or moderately moist, but always \u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003ewell-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003ewinter protection\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OSC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53068606242976,"sku":"OSC3095","price":2.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/SaugeOSC.jpg?v=1764793375","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/os-sauge","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}