How To Grow Sage

You can also use artificial light to grow sage.

How to grow sage. Shop our selection of herbs that can easily grow in the garden containers Grow Tubs. You can also sow seeds up to two weeks before the last frost date. Keep in mind that sage is a Mediterranean herb that much like rosemary tarragon thyme and oregano need proper drainage to ensure the roots do not sit in wet soil.

These can be set out in the garden or transplanted to larger containers to grow on for a few weeks. Side dress growing sage with high-nitrogen fertilizer about 6-8 weeks after you put plants in the ground. See local frost dates Plant the seedscuttings in well-drained soil 1 to 2 weeks before the last spring frost.

Sow seeds cover lightly with Yates Seed Raising Mix and water well. Sage can be grown in three different ways. Once the plant is sitting in the hole fill it in with dirt.

Your planting site must have well-draining soil and receive lots of sunlight. Dont let sage roots get soggy. More on growing sage.

Spacing Depth and Support. In the spring take softwood cuttings from a mature sage plant. The first way is if you purchase a seedling from a local nursery.

For best growth the soil should be between 60º and 70ºF. The easiest and best way to start sage is from a small plant. If you do decide to sow seed do so into small pots in spring and cover with a thin layer of perlite.