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Garden Sage — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Garden Sage
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

80-90days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z4–8USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start from seed indoors 6-10 weeks before last frost, or take cuttings from established plants

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 12-24 inches
Season: Perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Silvery-green with purple flower spikes
Size: 2-4 inch oblong leaves
Shape: Oval, textured leaves with prominent veining
Flavour: Earthy, piney, slightly bitter with camphor notes

In the kitchen

Stuffing, roasted meats, pasta sauces, herb butter, tea, sausage seasoning

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Spider mites, aphids, whiteflies
Diseases: Root rot in wet conditions, powdery mildew
Resistance: Excellent disease resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesSage repels tomato hornworms and other pests that attack tomatoes

CabbageSage deters cabbage moths, cabbage loopers, and other brassica pests

CarrotsSage repels carrot flies and other root vegetable pests

RosemaryBoth Mediterranean herbs have similar growing requirements and complement each other

ThymeCompatible growing conditions and both help repel general garden pests

StrawberriesSage helps deter slugs and ants that can damage strawberry plants

BroccoliSage repels cabbage worms and other pests that attack brassicas

BeansSage helps repel bean beetles and Mexican bean beetles

Avoid

CucumberSage can inhibit cucumber growth and may affect fruit development

OnionsBoth are strong-flavored plants that can compete and potentially stunt each other's growth

RueAllelopathic effects can inhibit sage growth and both compete for similar resources

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 315
Protein (g): 10.6
Fat (g): 12.8
Carbohydrate (g): 60.7
Fibre (g): 40.3
Sugars (g): 1.71
Vitamin A (µg): 295
Vitamin C (mg): 32.4
Vitamin E (mg): 7.48
Vitamin K (µg): 1710
Vitamin B6 (mg): 2.69
Folate (µg): 274
Calcium (mg): 1650
Iron (mg): 28.1
Magnesium (mg): 428
Phosphorus (mg): 91
Potassium (mg): 1070
Zinc (mg): 4.7
Selenium (µg): 3.7

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Garden Sage

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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