How to Grow Sage
Common Sage, or Garden sage, grows in the wild in the Mediterranean region.
There are over 750 species grown all over the world. Like many herbs, it
is also considered a flower. It grows as a shrub.
Sage is strong odored and bitter tasting. It is commonly used in cooking.
The bushes usually grow up to two feet high, with grey-green leaves. The
leaves have a pebbled texture. Flowers have circular clusters of white, pink
or violet.
Propagation:
Sage are grown from seed. They can be directly seeded into your garden, or
started indoors for transplanting later. Start them indoors six weeks before
the last frost. If planting outdoors, sow them after the soil has begun to
warm in the spring.
Sow seeds early in the season and cover lightly with soil. Space seedlings
or thin plants to 12" apart.
How to Grow Sage:
Sage are very easy to grow. They prefer full sun and a well drained soil.
They will do well in average soils and tolerate dry soil conditions. Water
them during dry periods, once or twice per week. Add a general purpose fertilizer
once or twice a season.
Main Cooking Uses:
The leaves and stems are used in cooking for flavoring sausages, pork, sauces,
cheese, dressings and stuffing. Gramma may use sage in Thanksgiving turkey
stuffing.
Sage is also brewed for tea.
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