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Scarborough Seeds SEEDS GUARANTEED TO GROW *ALL SEEDS ARE FRESH EACH SEASON AND MAINTAINED IN COLD STORAGE TO INSURE FRESHNESS TO YOU* The most important question to ask when buying seed is: Are the seeds good, will they grow? Nothing is worse than putting in all the work to plant a garden and nothing comes up. All Scarborough Seeds are germination tested and are fresh every season. In addition, they are maintained throughout the season in cold storage, which slows the aging process and assures they will still be fresh when you receive them. They are guaranteed to grow, and we provide planting instructions on every package to help you achieve success with your project. SCARBOROUGH SEEDS Sage Broad leaf 100 Seeds Wide variety of culinary uses. Dusty, green leaves are used in dressing, sauces, salted herbs, sausage, and tea. Make a good base for dried floral wreaths. Medicinal: Leaves are used as digestive and nerve tonics. Also known as garden sage. Edible Flowers: Lovely, small lavender flowers appear in early summer with a mild and sage-like flavor. Flower spikes can be battered and fried, cooked in rice, egg, or cheese dishes, or used to garnish salads and pizza. LATIN NAME: Salvia officinalis LIFE CYCLE: perennial HYBRID STATUS: Open pollinated DAYS TO MATURITY: 80-90 days. DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-21 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C). SOWING: Transplant (recommended): Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Sow 2-3 seeds 1/4″ deep in individual containers, thinning to one plant per container after germination. Transplant outside after the last frost, spacing 12″ apart, in rows 18″ apart. Direct seed: Sow in spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant seeds 1/4″ deep, 1 seed every 1-2″. Thin to 6-12″ apart. LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun/Part Shade. SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Will grow in most soils with good drainage and a fair amount of nitrogen. Good drainage is essential for overwintering. PLANT HEIGHT:16-30″. PLANT SPACING:12″. HARDINESS ZONES: Zones 4-8. HARVEST: Individual leaves may be harvested the first year once plants have become established. In the second and following years, cut stems to within 6″ of the base of the plant just as flowers are starting to open. Hang small bunches of sage upside down to dry in a well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight.