Sage: Salvia officinalis
Sage has been cultivated for centuries, is one of the favourite culinary herbs, and there are several varieties.
Sage has rough pointed leaves that vary in colour from grey green to red purple. When the plant is grown in the sun it will produce lovely tall blue or white flowers.
Sage is a long living plant that originated in Spain and Asia. Try using the dried leaves crushed and added to poultry stuffing, meat loaf and pork dishes. It is the traditional flavouring of English sausages.
Light: Grow in full sun or near a sunny window.
Temperature: Preferred temperature range 15-27C (60-80F)
Water: Allow the surface of the potting mixture to dry out between waterings.
Humidity: Average (25% or more)
Feeding: Apply every 1-2 months through summer only.
Propagation: Seeds, tip cuttings of 7.5-10cm (3-4inches)
Care: Remove flower stalks as they appear to stimulate leaf growth.Pinch back regularly to encourage new growth and bushiness.
Author: M. R. Abel
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