Sage, Broadleaf Seeds

Salvia officinalis

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Organic, Heirloom.

Sage’s flavor is bold and assertive, and considered very valuable as a digestive aid to high-fat foods, such as pork, wild game, and cheese. Often paired with stuffing, it also livens up vegetables, potatoes, soups, and stews. This drought-tolerant plant also has edible, purple-blue flowers that attract pollinators, and the gray-green foliage provides an excellent contrast in the garden or containers.

This 25 seed packet sows up to 16 feet.

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Ft. Collins is Zone 5
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When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 50°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 7–21 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"–18"

Row Spacing: 18"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–18"

Harvesting: You may start harvesting leaves when plants are at least 6" tall. When plants are about 12" tall, stems can be cut just as flowers are opening to be dried.