Sage has a delicious flavour, and is a pungent, savoury herb which can be paired amazingly with a variety of meat dishes. Sage is a particular good partner to pork, and the leaves can be cooked whole with a variety of dishes, finely chopped and added to sausage meat or stuffing, or even deep fried and used as a garnish.

With so many dishes that use the herb to great effect, it is useful to learn How to Grow Sage, as having your own home-grown supply is cost effective, convenient, and satisfying.

So how do you grow sage? Well, growing sage from a seed is arguably the most satisfying, although sage does take a while to germinate and establish itself, so you may wish to grow your sage from a small seedling or cultivated plant.

Sage must be planted in an area which receives good sunlight, and should not be planted in soil which is over-moist, as this herb is native to a Mediterranean climate. The herb grows best in a medium dug soil outdoors, although can be grown inside if placed on a windowsill with plenty of light and warmth. Also, try not to over-water your sage – it functions better when in a slightly drier environment than many other herbs.

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