Sage

Overview

Sage – Salvia officinalis

A hardy evergreen shrub with highly aromatic foliage, which is used to flavour Mediterranean dishes, cheese, sausages, goose, pork and other fatty meats; goes especially well with liver.

How to grow

H.P. - 60cms / 2 feet.  Requires warm dry site; any soil except acidic. Best raised from semi ripe cuttings.

How to Harvest

Clip fresh green leaves for use, to preserve - sage can be dried, frozen or added to oils and vinegars

Issues

Prune sage in spring or just after flowering to keep in good shape, will need to be replaced after a few years as they inevitably become straggly.