Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders) You can apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer for edibles as needed when watering after that. Feeding Sage PlantsĪdding organic compost at planting time feeds sage for its first few weeks to a month. Water sage only after checking to see if the top inch or so of soil or potting mix is dry. Sage plants do not require much water once they are established. A container-grown sage should not be overwatered and can go inside and outside based on temperatures during seasons. Sage is a versatile herb that looks pretty and smells lovely in a patio container while adding to fresh seasoning choices in the kitchen. The plants will need lots of sun while indoors. In colder areas, sage plants in containers can come indoors for winter. Growing Sage PlantsĪs long as sage has full sun, soil that drains well and consistent but moderate watering, the plant should thrive and continue producing. Sage plants thrive for 3 to 5 years, but you can divide a large plant after 2 to 3 years. Prune lightly in spring to remove old growth, which will promote new leaves. This helps water drain and avoids soggy roots. The plants grow best in full sun and average but loose soil. Plant sage in the cool days of spring but after danger of frost has passed. Harvest all season as needed and cut long stems – about 6 inches or more-for drying. Sage is easy to harvest you can clip off leaves within a week or so of planting. The shrubs usually grow about 3 feet tall and can develop purple flowers late in the season that attract bees. It's also an easy plant to grow, either year-round in zones 6 through 8 or as a kitchen garden or container annual. The strong flavor adds interest to dishes from marinades to breads and pastries. It's also attractive as a container or garden bed plant, with soft green leaves that look as good as they taste. Sage is a fragrant and useful herb to grow in the garden. Strong Flavor For Marinades, Breads & Pastries.
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