Sage

Arrives next week!!!  The Living Seed Company - An evergreen native California, hardy in zones 8-11, and is grown as an annual in other zones.  This plant is used for culinary or medicinal purposes.  Easy to grow from seeds Fragrant Medicinal Plants can grow to 6' in perennial zones, typically 24" when grown as an annual. 50 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant after last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Plant light well-drained soil Sow 1/4" deep Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination in 14-21 days Plant 16" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Renee's Garden - Sun-loving sage’s soft gray-green leaves blend handsomely with all other plants, and its pretty light purple flower sprays attract constant attention from hummingbirds. In the kitchen, you’ll find fresh sage has a warm complex flavor that enhances vegetables like onions, beans, tomatoes, and potatoes, meats like pork, turkey, and sausage, and most cheese dishes. Bunches of leafy sage branches dry easily to enjoy year-round. This easy and ornamental Mediterranean herb belongs in every garden.  Characteristics:  Heirloom Herb  Sun-loving kitchen herb  Purple flowers  Attracts hummingbirds  Approx 140-145 seeds   Instructions - In early spring, sow seed 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix and cover 1⁄4 inch deep. Keep evenly moist as seedlings emerge and provide a strong light source until ready to plant outdoors. Transplant 12 to 18 inches apart when seedlings are about 2 or 3 inches tall after gradually acclimating plants to outdoor conditions. Sage plants are resilient and drought tolerant once established. Cut leafy sprigs once plants are well leafed out.  Plant in: February - June  Full sun  Plant 1/4 inch  Plant 1 inch apart  14-21 days to germinate  Mature Height: 2 - 2.5 feet  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Salvia officinalis) Classic culinary herb for flavoring meat, cheese, and bean dishes. Good for laying on the grill and flavoring meat with its smoke. Attractive grey-green shrubby plant with beautiful mauve flowers. Perennial in zones 5-10.  Characteristics:  Perennial in zones 5-10 Plants grow up to 2 feet tall Grey-green leaves with mauve flowers The savory, slightly peppery flavor 250 seeds  Instructions - Sow seeds indoors on the surface of the soil. Can also be directly sown outdoors two weeks after the last spring frost. Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Divide every 3-4 years. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 14-21 Days Plant Outdoors: 12” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Renee's Garden - Handsome heirloom plants with pretty, soft, blue-green leaves and flowers that butterflies love to visit. Traditional herb for holiday cooking and great with winter squash and pork dishes. Perennial. (Salvia officinalis) Characteristics:  Heirloom Herb Open-Pollinated Sun-loving kitchen herb  Purple flowers  Attracts hummingbirds  Approx 138 seeds, 1 gram   Instructions - In early spring, sow seed 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix and cover 1⁄4 inch deep. Keep evenly moist as seedlings emerge and provide a strong light source until ready to plant outdoors. Transplant 12 to 18 inches apart when seedlings are about 2 or 3 inches tall after gradually acclimating plants to outdoor conditions. Sage plants are resilient and drought tolerant once established. Cut leafy sprigs once plants are well leafed out.  Plant in: February - June  Full sun  Plant 1/4 inch  Plant 1 inch apart  14-21 days to germinate  Mature Height: 2 - 2.5 feet  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.