July onwards
Sage is a perennial, bushy herb with fragrant, aromatic leaves. Height to 60cm.
March to May, in pots or trays on the surface of barely moist seed compost and cover seeds with a sprinkling of finely sieved compost. Place in a propagator at 15-20C until germination, which can be up to 21 days.
Transplant seedlings into small pots or cells until large enough to plant outdoors. Plant in well prepared soil in full sun, once frost risk has passed, 45cm apart.
Plants should survive for several years if trimmed to keep their shape.
Particularly good with pork dishes and in stuffings.