Flower Seeds
2013

Sage Seeds

$1.99

Sage Seeds Broadleaf
Salvia officinalis

Sage is grown mainly for seasoning in rich meats and sausages. Sage is also excellent cooked with carrots, tomatoes, squash, corn and potatoes.

Sage has beautiful blue purple flowers that are edible. Sage leaves should be harvested prior to blooming. The leaves should be dried in a well-ventilated room on screens away from direct sunlight and then store in tight jars.

Sow  sage seeds outside in spring as early as the soil can be worked. Sow ¼" deep and 4" apart. Germination takes 5-15 days. Thin to 12" when plants are 1" tall.

Sage has many uses:

1. In your house you can use the dried leaves to discourage insects, burn as an incense to deodorize cooking and animal smells.
2. Can be used in mouthwash or rubbed on teeth to whiten them.
3. Can be used in rinsed to condition and darken gray hair.
4. Sage leaves are used to aid in digestion.
5. Sage leaves can be added to tea for colds and coughs.

Packet contains ⅛^th teaspoon Sage seed.
Approximately 50 seeds.