Bombay Seeds Sage Seeds
Grow Your Own Fragrant and Flavorful Sage Plants
Bring a touch of tradition and flavor to your garden with Sage Seeds from Bombay Seeds. Known for its strong, earthy aroma and culinary uses, sage is an essential herb in any herb garden. Sage is also valued for its medicinal properties, offering benefits for digestion, skin care, and overall well-being. Grow your own sage and enjoy its many uses, from enhancing dishes to promoting health naturally.
Benefits of Sage
- Culinary Uses: Sage is widely used in cooking, especially for its savory flavor in dishes like stuffing, roasted meats, and sauces.
- Medicinal Benefits: Sage has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. It's often used to improve digestion, ease sore throats, and reduce inflammation.
- Rich in Nutrients: Sage is a good source of vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate.
- Easy to Grow: Sage is a hardy plant, easy to grow in most gardens or containers, making it perfect for beginners.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Sage attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators to your garden.
Specifications of Sage Seeds
- Common Names: Sage, Garden Sage, Salvia officinalis.
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun for optimal growth.
- Soil: Grows best in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
- Watering: Requires moderate watering—ensure the soil is dry between waterings to avoid root rot.
- Temperature: Best grown in temperate climates, with ideal temperatures ranging from 15°C to 25°C.
- Germination Time: 10–14 days.
- Height: Grows up to 24–30 inches tall.
How to Grow Sage
1. Sowing Instructions:
- Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after the last frost.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in soil and lightly cover them.
- Space plants 12–18 inches apart to allow for proper growth.
2. Growing Tips:
- Sage requires full sun for at least 6 hours per day to thrive.
- Water regularly but avoid overwatering; sage prefers slightly dry soil.
- Prune sage plants regularly to encourage bushier growth and remove dead or woody stems.
- Adding organic compost will help improve soil quality and promote healthy growth.
3. Blooming Season:
- Sage typically blooms in late spring to early summer, producing spikes of purple, blue, or white flowers.
Precautions for Growing Sage
- Watering: Avoid overwatering, as sage prefers drier conditions once established.
- Soil Health: Ensure the soil drains well to prevent root rot.
- Winter Care: In colder climates, provide winter protection or bring sage plants indoors to protect them from frost.
Sage Names in Different Languages:
- Hindi: सैल्विया का बीज (Salvia ka Beej)
- Marathi: सॅज बीज (Sage Beej)
- Tamil: சேஜ் விதைகள் (Sage Vithaigal)
- Telugu: సెஜ్ విత్తనాలు (Sage Vithanalu)
- Kannada: ಸೇಜ್ ಬೀಜ (Sage Bija)
- Malayalam: സേജ് വിത്തുകൾ (Sage Vithukal)
