Salvia officinalis
Labiatae
Temperature
- Germination: 18-22°C
- Growth: 18-25°C
Light
- Sage does best with plenty of light.
- More exposure to light promotes better essential oil production.
- 12 to 14 hours per day is recommended for growing indoors with Bulbo lights.
Soil
- Use a neutral or slightly chalky and sandy soil.
- It should be permeable to promote good drainage and air circulation.
- For sage, we recommend this soil mix.
Time Of Growth
- Expect about 80 to 90 days from seed to harvest, depending on variety.
HOW TO START
- Sage does best when grown from cuttings, rather than starting by seed.
WATERING & CARE
- Water sage regularly when it is young, and taper off waterings as it matures.
- In order to promote plant renewal, remember to prune at the end of the flowering period and to remove dry leaves periodically.
How To Use
- Leaves are great to flavor meat and main dishes.
Nutritional Values
for 100 g of productPotassium 1070 mg
Phosphorus: 91 mg
Calcium: 1,652 mg
Sodium: 11 mg
Iron: 28 mg
Vitamin C: 326 mg
Salvia officinalis
Labiatae
Temperature
- Germination: 18-22°C
- Growth: 18-25°C
Light
- Sage does best with plenty of light.
- More exposure to light promotes better essential oil production.
- 12 to 14 hours per day is recommended for growing indoors with Bulbo lights.
Soil
- Use a neutral or slightly chalky and sandy soil.
- It should be permeable to promote good drainage and air circulation.
- For sage, we recommend this soil mix.
Time Of Growth
- Expect about 80 to 90 days from seed to harvest, depending on variety.
HOW TO START
- Sage does best when grown from cuttings, rather than starting by seed.
WATERING & CARE
- Water sage regularly when it is young, and taper off waterings as it matures.
- In order to promote plant renewal, remember to prune at the end of the flowering period and to remove dry leaves periodically.
How To Use
- Leaves are great to flavor meat and main dishes.
Nutritional Values
for 100 g of productPotassium 1070 mg
Phosphorus: 91 mg
Calcium: 1,652 mg
Sodium: 11 mg
Iron: 28 mg
Vitamin C: 326 mg
