Sage is a popular perennial herb, meaning it will come back year after year, if taken care of properly. The common sage is considered an evergreen plant that grows in bush form. Its leaves are grayish and it has spikes of colorful blue and purple flowers. However, there are many varieties of the sage plant. It has a strong and pungent odor. When used in recipes it can taste bitter.
The best way to begin growing this herb is in its plant form. You can purchase this by seed; however it will take you longer to actually have a well establish plant this way. The good news is that once a sage plant begins to take root and begins to grow it is a very hardy plant.
A sage plant can thrive in most soils. It does require a lot of sun and you will need to water it on a regular basis. In fact, it prefers to stay moist.
If you wish to start your sage from seed, it is best to begin sowing them indoors in March. By April, they will be ready to be repotted or put into the ground. It could take up to June the following year before you see a real harvest if you begin your sage by seed. Continue Reading
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