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Sage Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMESalvia officinalis
USD 10.99
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Sage brings velvety gray-green leaves and a savory, peppery punch to stuffing, brown butter, and roasted meats.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
65-75F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
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Sage care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Salvia officinalis
- Common names
- Garden Sage
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Salvia
- Species
- S. officinalis
Start growing
Full sun, great drainage. Do not overwater.
Growing with your kit
‘Heat soak’ in Seeds In A Cup® greenhouse mimics Mediterranean roots.
Propagation
By seed or cuttings.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Blooms early summer; purple spikes.
Growing conditions
Sunny hillsides, alkaline soil.
Weather & tolerances
Drought tolerant; frost hardy.
Pests & plant health
Powdery mildew.
Plant safety
Safe for consumption.
Botanical features
Woody perennial sub-shrub, pebbly leaves.
Varieties
‘Purpurascens’, ‘Tricolor’.
Garden & everyday uses
Traditional meat seasoning
Native range & distribution
Mediterranean native.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Latin ‘salvere’ (to save/heal).
History
Roman holy herb.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-13214 — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Sage from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Sage seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Sage seeds take to germinate?
Sage seeds typically sprout in 10-21 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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