Kitchen Sage Seeds (Salvia officinalis) Classic culinary sage with gray-green leaves. Aromatic and essential in savory dishes

Minimum: 20+ Seeds

🌿 Savory, Aromatic, and Time-Tested • Organic Heirloom • Essential Culinary Herb

Infuse your garden and kitchen with the bold, earthy flavor of Kitchen Sage (Salvia officinalis), a classic Mediterranean herb prized for its aromatic gray-green leaves and centuries-old role in culinary and medicinal traditions. This robust perennial herb is a must-have for stuffing, roasted meats, sauces, and herbal teas—adding depth and richness to everything it touches.

With soft, silvery foliage and a fragrant, slightly peppery aroma, Kitchen Sage brings structure and beauty to herb gardens, borders, and containers. It's not just a flavorful addition to your meals—it's also drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly, and known for its antimicrobial and digestive-supporting properties.

🌿 Why Grow Kitchen Sage?

🍽️ Culinary Powerhouse
A staple in traditional savory recipes, especially poultry, sausages, butter sauces, and bean dishes.

🌱 Perennial & Productive
Once established, sage can be harvested year after year—ideal for gardeners who love low-maintenance herbs.

🪴 Beautiful in the Garden
Compact and bushy with velvety, silver-green foliage and pale violet-blue blooms in late spring.

🐝 Pollinator-Friendly
Flowering sage attracts bees and beneficial insects when allowed to bloom.

💧 Drought-Tolerant & Hardy
Thrives in full sun and lean soil—excellent for xeriscapes and water-wise gardens.

🌿 Medicinal History
Traditionally used for sore throats, digestive health, and as a natural preservative.

🌱 Organic & Non-GMO
Grown without synthetic chemicals, safe for culinary use and holistic home gardens.

🌿 How to Grow Kitchen Sage

Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis
Plant Type: Perennial (zones 4–9)
Days to Germination: 10–21 days
Days to Maturity: 75–85 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
Seed Depth: ¼ inch
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Height at Maturity: 18–30 inches
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer (if left to flower)

Start indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost or direct sow after the soil has warmed. Prune regularly to encourage bushiness and prevent woodiness. Harvest leaves as needed, ideally before flowering for best flavor.

🛠️ Growing Tips

• Avoid overwatering—sage prefers slightly dry soil once established.

• Trim back heavily in early spring to encourage new growth.

• Allow some plants to flower for pollinators and seed-saving.

• Companion plant with rosemary, thyme, or lavender for a fragrant herb spiral or border.

🌎 Perfect For:

🍗 Culinary Gardens – A must for Thanksgiving stuffing, herbed oils, and pan sauces
🧑🍳 Container Herb Setups – Easy to grow on patios, decks, and sunny windows
🐝 Pollinator Plots – A magnet for bees when in bloom
🧺 Market Growers – Sought-after in fresh herb bundles and dried spice blends
🏡 Cottage & Mediterranean Gardens – Low-maintenance and classically beautiful

🌿 Fun Fact:
The Latin name Salvia comes from salvare, meaning "to heal." Ancient Romans and medieval herbalists believed sage could prolong life, sharpen the mind, and cleanse the body—earning it the nickname "the herb of immortality."

🔒 Flavor, Function, and Tradition—Naturally

At Terra Mater Gardens, we’re passionate about preserving the richness of traditional plants. Our Kitchen Sage seeds are open-pollinated, untreated, and certified organic—offering bold flavor, rugged beauty, and time-honored utility in one aromatic package.