Sage in Zone 11a
Salvia officinalis
| Start indoors | Nov 6–Nov 13 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Jan 15–Jan 22 |
| Estimated harvest | ~75 days after transplanting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Cabbage — Reputed to repel cabbage moths, loopers, and flea beetles.
- Carrot — Reputed to mask carrot scent from carrot rust fly.
- Rosemary — Compatible dry-soil perennial companion.
Where to buy sage seeds
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See it growing
Search YouTube for "growing sage" videos → (a live search, not a hand-picked video — results vary and aren't vetted by us)
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