Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis

Benefits & Uses of Sage: Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Brain, Digestion, Hair Growth, Heart, Oral, Sore Throat, Women

Parts used of Sage: Leaves

Parts Best used: Dried or Fresh

Ways to Prepare Sage: Essential Oil, Infusion, Tea, Tincture

Household Uses: Cleaning

Bodycare Uses: Bath Salt, Cream, Deodorant, Massage Oil, Salve

Growing
Sage

Plant Type:
Perennial

Sprouts in:
7-21 days

Days to Maturity:
90-100 days

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Plant Zone:
5-8

Ideal Temperature:
60-70°F

Soil Ph:
6.5 to 7.0

Planting Depth:
Slightly Cover

Planting Space:
18-24"

Plant Height:
2–2.5'

When To Plant:
6-8 weeks before last frost

Bee Pollinator

Container Friendly

Start Seeds Indoors

Deer Resistant

Plant Maintenance: Low

Frost Hardy: Sage is Frost Tolerant (Can survive several hours between down to 28°F as long as they have been acclimated to colder temperatures. Plants gradually exposed to decreasing temperatures for a prolonged period will undergo biological adjustments, enhancing their ability to endure colder weather compared to plants subjected to a sudden temperature plunge.)

Easiest To Grow From: Seed

Seeds & Companion Plants

Ease of Growing from Seed: Fairly easy once seed sprouts

Harvesting & Preserving

When to Harvest: During the initial year of growth, it is best to harvest only a small number of leaves sporadically. After the plant has endured a winter, established a robust root system, and grown bushier, a larger amount of leaves can be harvested. The best time of day to harvest is during mid-morning, once the dew has evaporated and the essential oils in the leaves have become more concentrated.

Harvesting Tips: Harvest sage either by plucking individual leaves or by cutting a stem that contains a cluster of leaves.

**When foraging for wild herbs, be sure to pay attention to where you are getting it from. Be cautious about harvesting plants grown in potentially contaminated areas like roadsides, driveways, unfamiliar terrain, and areas that may have been sprayed with herbicides.

Pets & Sage

If ingested: It should be safe for dogs, but best to check with your vet or professional for safe dosage

How Sage can be used for pets: Its ability to fight off bacteria and fungi helps shield your pet from infections, ultimately boosting its well-being.

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