Growing Sage
Soft silvery leaves and a flavor that only gets better as the plant matures.
How to Grow Sage
Planting
Best from a transplant. Like rosemary, sage wants good drainage far more than rich soil, and struggles in our humid summers if the roots stay wet.
Watering & feeding
Light and infrequent, sage is drought-tolerant and prone to root rot if overwatered.
Harvest
Snip leaves as needed, and cut back after flowering to keep the plant bushy rather than leggy.
Grows Well With
Plant sage near cabbage and carrots, it’s said to help deter cabbage moths and carrot flies. See all our companion planting pairs →
When to Plant
Set out transplants April through May. It comes back as a perennial here, though it can struggle through a particularly wet, humid summer. See the full planting calendar →
Buy the Seeds We Use
From the Seed Center
Shop Sage Seeds
$1.25
From the Kitchen: Recipes Using Sage
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