Sage
Sage is a classic garden herb. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family, and there are about ten varieties in Europe. It is appreciated for its gustatory qualities in meat and poultry preparations, but also for its renowned medicinal virtues. It has a strong and bitter taste that enhances dishes. Sage is easy to grow in the garden. The most common varieties are sage and clary sage.
Sage can be planted from seed or cuttings. It takes about 20 days for sage to grow, and the easiest and best way to plant sage is from a small plant. Place the plants 2 feet apart; with seeds, you can plant them up to two weeks before the last frost date. Plant the seeds or cuttings in well-drained soil 1 to 2 weeks before the last spring frost. For optimal growth, the soil temperature should be between 16 and 21°C. Plant the sage in full sun, in a well-drained soil as it does not like wet soil.
Water the sage plants regularly until they are fully grown to avoid drying out. They will need constant moisture until they begin to grow rapidly. Prune the heaviest stems in the spring.
Sage
- Type : Aromatic plants
- Subtype : Leafy vegetables
- Botanical family : Lamiaceae (labiate)
Characteristics
- Exposure : Sun
- Hardiness : Frost resistant
- Very easy to grow, requires little maintenance (difficulty : 1/3)