A kitchen gardener’s dream plant: useful, good-looking, and easy to maintain. This hardy annual is easy to grow, capable of withstanding conditions that are far from optimal. Beneficial insects love this plant.
Sage has lovely, woolly, silvery-green fragrant leaves that provide a strong, balsamic flavour to a wide variety of dishes. Use fresh or dried to flavour meats, sauces, soups, dressings, and stuffing.
| Maturity | 75 days |
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| Height | 18" (45 cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (61 cm) |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Organic and well-draining soil. |
| pH Range | 5.0 - 8.0 |
| Watering | Moderate; allow the soil to dry between watering. |
| Fertilizing | Balanced fertilizer at the time of planting. |
| Nutrients Required | Nitrogen = low, Phosphorus = moderate, Potassium = moderate |
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