
Complete the Garden
Grow guide & specs
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Germination
- 10-21 days
- USDA zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Mature height
- 12-30 in
- Planting season
- Indoor: Any time of year | Outdoor: After last frost
- Seeds included
- 20-30 seeds
- Scientific name
- Salvia officinalis
What's included
- Premium non-GMO Salvia officinalis (sage) seeds, real loose nutrient-rich potting soil (not compressed discs), recyclable planter with clear lid for humidity control, and detailed step-by-step growing instructions. Everything needed to start growing - no extra supplies required.
How to grow it
Fill your Seeds In A Cup container with growing medium. Plant seeds per included guide. Water. Grow light 14-16 hrs/day. Germination: 10-21 days.
Follow species-specific care in included guide. Maintain proper moisture and lighting.
Harvest at peak maturity per included guide. Enjoy your homegrown sage!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the germination requirements for Sage (Salvia officinalis) seeds?
Culinary Sage seeds do not require stratification but germinate best when exposed to warm temperatures and bright light. Sowing the seeds 3.175 millimeters (1/8 inch) deep in the provided Premium Nutrient-Rich Potting Soil ensures they receive the light necessary to trigger germination.
What is the optimal temperature for Sage seed germination?
Sage seeds germinate best at warm room temperatures between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius (64 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit), typically sprouting in 10 to 21 days.
How deep should Sage seeds be planted?
Sow the seeds 3.175 millimeters (1/8 inch) deep in the provided Premium Nutrient-Rich Potting Soil, pressing the medium gently over the seeds.
What USDA Hardiness Zones are suitable for planting Sage outdoors?
Culinary Sage is a hardy perennial suitable for USDA Zones 5 through 9. It can survive winter freezing in these zones with minimal protection.
Can I grow Sage indoors year-round?
Yes. Sage can be grown indoors on a bright windowsill.
Why does this kit use Premium Nutrient-Rich Potting Soil instead of compressed coir discs?
Sage roots are highly sensitive to standing water and can rot quickly in dense, water-retaining coir fiber plugs. Our Premium Nutrient-Rich Potting Soil is formulated to provide the sharp, rapid drainage this woody herb requires.