Sage

Common Name: Sage 

Scientific Name: Salvia officinalis

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9

Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 105 (3,000)

Sun: full sun

Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination, do not overwater

Soil: cover with 1/8 inch of light, slightly acid, well-drained soil

Temperature: 19 to 21 degrees Celsius (65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: space plants 12 inches apart in rows about 18 inches apart

Germination Time: two to three weeks

Sage is a popular herb around Thanksgiving time as it goes well with poultry, cheeses, meats and stuffing.  Sage is one of the simpler herbs to grow, although the seed should be fresh.  Sage is rather hardy, but it can be killed off if the ground is saturated when it freezes.