Sage (Salvia officinalis)

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade

Waterlow to medium

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomassmedium

Nectarattracts pollinators

Cabbage

Sage is said to deter cabbage moths and other pests from brassicas.

Cucumber

Sage is believed to deter cucumber beetles.

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emergenceNew growth emerges after the last spring frost and when soil temperatures consistently reach 10°C.

floweringFlowering typically begins in late spring to early summer, triggered by lengthening days.

fruitingFruiting follows flowering, with seeds developing over several weeks.

harvestLeaves can be harvested throughout the growing season, with peak flavor often in early summer before flowering.

dormancyPlants enter dormancy with the first autumn frosts and sustained cold temperatures.

Drainagewell-drained

Nitrogen fixingNo

MycorrhizalYes

Accumulatespotassium, calcium

Soil texturesandy, loamy

Organic matterMedium

Compaction toleranceMedium

Methodsseed, cuttings, division

Difficulty2 / 5

Establishes in~1 yr

Stratificationnot required

Self-seedingLight

Divisionspring

Attractsbees, butterflies, hoverflies

Repelscabbage moth, carrot rust fly