When to Plant Sage in Perth — Mediterranean Guide
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Evergreen perennial shrub with soft grey-green aromatic leaves. Essential for stuffings, pork, poultry, and Italian cuisine. Like rosemary, sage is Mediterranean and hates wet feet and humidity. Forms a woody shrub to 60-80cm. Purple, golden, and tricolour ornamental varieties are also culinary.
Current Growing Conditions
Soil temperature: 21.9°C (optimal range: 10–25°C) ✓ Ready to plant
How to Grow Sage in Mediterranean Australia
When to Plant
Plant year-round. Perfect climate.
- Soil
- Well-drained, lean soil. Sandy or gravelly. Does not want rich, wet soil.
- pH Range
- 6.0-7.0
- Sunlight
- Full sun. Minimum 6 hours.
- Spacing
- 50cm apart, 60cm between rows
- Watering
- Low water needs once established. Water young plants regularly until rooted. Allow to dry between waterings.
Companion plants: Rosemary, Thyme, Cabbage, Carrot, Strawberry
Avoid planting near: Cucumber, Rue
Mediterranean Growing Tips for Sage
Recommended Varieties
- Common sage
- Purple sage
- Golden sage
- Tricolour
Key Challenges
- None significant
Pro Tips
- Native climate. Thrives with minimal intervention.
- Long-lived shrub
- All ornamental varieties are equally edible
Harvesting Sage
When ready: Harvest once plant has multiple stems 15cm+. Evergreen but flavour peaks before flowering.
How to harvest: Snip stem tips above a leaf pair. Never cut into bare wood. Regular light harvesting keeps plant productive.
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