Salvia officinalis
A fragrant tender perennial with a slightly bitter taste used extensively for flavouring meats, soups, omelets, and cheese dishes.
Sow – Indoors, Spring OR Direct Outdoors, Summer | Days to Harvest – 60 |
Location – Full Sun | Emergence – 14 days |
Difficulty – Easy | Lifecycle – Perennial |
Approx. 75 seeds per packet | Frost hardy heirloom herb |
Growing Instructions:
Start indoors and transplant after the danger of frost has passed, or direct outdoors in Spring/Summer. Sow seed 6mm (1/4in) deep and 15cm (6in) apart in rows spaced 60cm (24in) apart. Keep a temperature of 21°C (70°F) for the 14-21 day germination period.