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Pineapple Sage — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Pineapple Sage
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

70-90days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z8–10USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost or grow from cuttings. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Moderate, 1 inch per week, drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained soil, tolerates various soil types
Soil pH: 6.0-8.0
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Height: 3-5 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green heart-shaped leaves with brilliant red flowers
Size: Large leaves, 3-4 inches long
Shape: Heart-shaped leaves with soft, fuzzy texture
Flavour: Strong pineapple aroma and flavor with mild sage undertones

In the kitchen

Fruit salads, herbal teas, desserts, jellies, garnish for drinks, flowers edible in salads

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Generally pest-free, occasional aphids or whiteflies
Diseases: Root rot in poorly drained soils, otherwise disease resistant
Resistance: Excellent disease resistance, very hardy plant

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

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

TomatoesPineapple sage repels pests like hornworms and whiteflies that commonly attack tomatoes

PeppersAttracts beneficial pollinators and repels aphids that damage pepper plants

MarigoldsBoth repel nematodes and garden pests while attracting beneficial insects

BasilSimilar growing conditions and both repel flies, mosquitoes, and aphids

RosemaryCompatible Mediterranean herbs that repel cabbage moths and carrot flies

LavenderBoth attract pollinators and beneficial insects while repelling moths and fleas

BeansPineapple sage attracts pollinators for bean flowers and repels bean beetles

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and both attract beneficial predatory insects

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone which inhibits growth of sage family plants

CucumberStrong sage aromatics can inhibit cucumber growth and flavor development

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of most herbs including sage varieties

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.

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

Grown Pineapple Sage?

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