West Coast Seeds - Ceres Organic Sage Seeds

Ceres Organic Sage is a classic culinary sage with aromatic, grey-green foliage and a rich, savoury flavour. This hardy perennial herb is a staple for poultry, stuffing, roasted vegetables, sausages, sauces, and hearty autumn dishes. The attractive foliage also makes sage a handsome addition to herb gardens and mixed borders, while its flowers provide a valuable food source for bees and other pollinators.

Why you’ll love it:

• Classic culinary sage with rich, savoury flavour
• Aromatic, attractive grey-green foliage
• Excellent for poultry, stuffing, roasted vegetables, sauces, and sausages
• Leaves can be enjoyed fresh or dried for year-round use
• Perennial plants return year after year in suitable conditions
• Flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis
• Plant Type: Perennial herb
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil
• Germination: Approximately 10–21 days
• Plant Height: Approximately 40–60 cm
• Growing Habit: Bushy, woody perennial
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow established plants to dry slightly between waterings

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Certified organic, open pollinated
• Variety: Ceres Organic
• Special Characteristics: Highly aromatic culinary foliage that can be used fresh or dried
• Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects

Suggested Uses:
Start seeds indoors before the last spring frost and transplant outdoors once the risk of frost has passed, or direct sow when the soil has warmed. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil and avoid keeping established plants overly wet. Harvest individual leaves or young stems as needed throughout the growing season. Use fresh sage with poultry, stuffing, roasted vegetables, sauces, sausages, and savoury dishes, or dry the leaves for use throughout the year.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.