Sage

Perennial plant with aromatic leaves that can be used fresh or dried. Grow as a border around vegetables to attract bees and repel insect pests such as aphids, carrot fly, cabbage white butterfly and onioin fly.

Features

Natural insect repellent
Great flavour
Perennial

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How

Sow direct where they are to grow in a sunny, well-drained garden bed or in pots of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Press seeds into the surface and keep moist.

Care

Choose a position in full sun in well-drained soil. Incorporate compost, Yates Blood & Bone and Yates Garden Lime into the soil before planting. Feed regularly with Yates Thrive Soluble Plant Food. Protect from snails and slugs with Yates Blitzem.

Hint

Great companion plant for beans, beets, carrot, onions, peas, strawberry and cabbages.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED

Position	Full sun
Plant space	30-40cm
Sow depth	3mm
Plant Height	50cm
Germination	14-21 days
Germination (days)	17
Maturity	8-12 weeks
Maturity (days)	70
Botanical name	Salvia officinalis
Suitable for	Pots and garden beds