SAGE/ Salvia officinalis - 100 HERB Seeds *FRESH*

1. PLANT DESCRIPTION

• An evergreen Shrub growing to 0.6m by 0.6m. It is hardy to zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees.

• The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soil. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

• Approximately 100 Quality Seeds.

2. HOW TO GROW

• Requires a very well-drained light sandy soil in a sunny position. Prefers a calcareous soil. Dislikes heavy or acid soils. Succeeds in dry soils, tolerating drought once it is established. Sage can be killed by excessive winter wet and winter-planted bushes often die.

• Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in early summer. In areas where the plant is towards the limits of its hardiness, it is best to grow the plants on in a greenhouse for their first winter and plant them out in late spring of the following year.

• Cuttings of heeled shoots, taken off the stem in May and planted out directly into the garden grow away well. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 10cm with a heel, June to August in a frame. Easy. Cuttings of mature wood, 7 - 10cm with a heel, November/December in a cold frame. Layering in spring or autumn. Mound soil up into the plants, the branches will root into this soil and they can be removed and planted out 6 - 12 months later.

3. EDIBLE USES

• Leaves and flowers - raw or cooked. A very common herb, the strongly aromatic leaves are used as a flavouring in cooked foods. They are an aid to digestion and so are often used with heavy, oily foods. They impart a sausage-like flavour to savoury dishes.

• The young leaves and flowers can be eaten raw, boiled, pickled or used in sandwiches. The flowers can also be sprinkled on salads to add colour and fragrance. A herb tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves, it is said to improve the digestion. An essential oil obtained from the plant is used commercially to flavour ice cream, sweets, baked goods etc.

4. PAYMENTS

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• Buyer must send payment within 2 days after auction closing.

5. SHIPPING & HANDLING

• We shipped worldwide.
• Shipping cost for additional item is ONLY $0.60.
• Delivery will take 7 - 21 working days.
• Once your payment has been confirmed, we will ship within 24 working hours.

6. CUSTOMER SERVICES

• Seller promises to deliver excellent fresh and Quality Seed . Buyer should be responsible on growing results as Seed is a live product which depends on many important grower skills (proper planting time, seed depth, type of soil, watering, light intensity, proper use of fertilizers, weed controls, and reasonable weather during the growing period) thus it is totally out of seller control. Seller are not responsible on the growing results of the plant.
• For damaged item (supported by photo), please contact us within 3 days after item received. We will replace at our own cost.
• Returned item must be received within 7 days.

7. ABOUT US

• Welcome to seeds2yous! We specialized wide range of quality seeds including Vegetables, Trees & Shrub, Flowers, Ornamental and Herbs. We promised to deliver excellent quality seeds to your door step with speedy and realiable customer services. We thank you for your continued support.

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