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Sage

Sage

Salvia officinalis

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Sunlight
Full sun
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Watering
Moderate to dry
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Min pot size
8" pot
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Start from
Seeds or cuttings

About Sage

Sage is a hardy perennial herb featuring velvety, gray-green leaves with an intense, savory aroma. It is well-suited for medium-sized pots on a terrace but demands sharp soil drainage and strict protection from waterlogging during the summer monsoon.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–30
Stage 2
Growth
Day 31–60
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 61–120

Common pests and diseases

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