Sage
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| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (Unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (Unranked): | Eudicots |
| (Unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Salvia |
| Species: | Salvia officinalis |
| Synonyms | |
| Common sage |
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| Plant Data | |
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| Min germination temp: | 15°C (59°F) |
| Max germination temp: | 21°C (70°F) |
| Germination time: | 9 days |
| Time to transplanting: | +20 days |
| Time to harvesting: | +46 days |
| Mature height: | 30cm (12in) |
| Mature spread: | 60cm (24in) |
| Sow depth: | ½cm (¼in) |
| Sow spacing: | 2½cm(1in) |
| Sow row spacing: | 40cm (18in) |
| Growing plant spacing: | 60cm (24in) |
| Growing row spacing: | 60cm (24in) |
| References: | [1] |
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Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a small perennial evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It is a member of the family Lamiaceae and is native to the Mediterranean region, though it has naturalized in many places throughout the world. It has a long history of medicinal and culinary use, and in modern times as an ornamental garden plant. The common name "Sage" is also used for a number of related and unrelated species.
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Growing[edit | edit source]
Location[edit | edit source]
Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.[3]
Sowing[edit | edit source]
Sage grows very slowly from seed. Sow in a good compost covered only be a light sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Put the container in a polythene bag and maintain at 15-21°C (59-70°F). Do not exclude light, as this helps germination. Germination should take place in 10-21 days.[1]
Planting[edit | edit source]
Plant a pot-grown specimen in spring.[3]
Harvesting[edit | edit source]
Harvest lightly the first year until the plant becomes established. Pick leaves sparingly the first season and replace entire plant after three seasons, because it becomes woody.[1]
Preserving[edit | edit source]
Sage is a good candidate for drying. It can take a while, but once dried leaves will keep for up to a year in a closed container.[3]
Troubles[edit | edit source]
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Powdery mildew (Erysiphe biocellata)
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Grey mould (Botrytis cinerea)
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Downy mildew (Peronospora lamii)
References[edit | edit source]
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