ORGANIC BROAD LEAF SAGE SEEDS Salvia officinalis You are browsing a lot of 100+ sage seeds Salvia officinalis – Medicinal, ornamental, and of course, great for cooking – particularly those dishes high in fat, where it aids in digestion. This variety has beautiful purple/blue edible flowers. The grey-green foliage is an excellent contrast for the garden. Traditionally used as a digestive tonic and nerve tonic. Astringent and antibacterial. Up to two feet tall, likes sun. Will tolorate a variety of soil conditions. Sage leaves should be harvested prior to blooming. You can begin to harvest young leaves from plants when they are 6 inches tall. Dry in a well-ventilated room on screens away from direct sunlight and then store in tight jars. It grows well in containers, perfect for city gardening. Perennial, blooms all summer. Hardy to zone 4. Growing instructions Start seed indoors 4-5 weeks before last frost in pots, or sow directly into the garden after danger of serious frost has passed. Cover seeds with 1/8 inch of fine soil. 5 to 15 day germination time. Keep soil moderately moist during germination (not soggy). Transplant indoor started seedlings after hardening off and danger of serious frost has passed. Space plants at least 12 inches apart.