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24 Sage, Extrakta

Silvery green sage leaves against a black background.
By Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova (CC BY-SA 4.0)
  • Scientific name: Salvia officinalis
  • Also known as: N/A
  • Ideal planting time: February
  • Perennial in zones 5-9
  • Seed supplier: Adaptive Seeds

Growing & Seed Saving Tips

From Adaptive Seeds:

“Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant to garden after danger of frost has passed, to 12″ spacing in all directions. May also be direct sown as soon as soil an be worked. Plants prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Suitable for container gardening.

Seed Saving

Collect seeds from seed heads when seeds are dry. Thresh by hand or by dancing, winnow to clean. Finish air-drying if necessary before sealing in airtight container.”

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