Sage
Kitchen gardening
Sage (scientific name salvia officinalis) comes from the Latin word “salvare”, which means “to cure”. It’s a very apt name as sage has a host of healing properties, helping to ease ailments ranging from sore throats to insect bites. Here’s how to grow this attractive, evergreen perennial.
Growing tips :
- Sage grows best in full sun in well-draining, sandy soil. If you have clay soil in your garden, then it’s best to plant sage in a pot on a sunny patio.
- Sage is a hardy plant, and it doesn’t respond well to being watered too often.
- Sage grows to a height of approximately 30cm and has grey, velvety leaves and delicate, blue flowers in spring.
- Sage is an excellent companion plant for strawberries, carrots and cabbage.
Uses :
- Steep sage leaves in boiling water and use the “tea” as a mouthwash or gargle to ease sore throats and mouth ulcers.
- Take the sting out of insect bites by rubbing them with fresh sage leaves.
- Sage complements the flavour of cheese, butternut, pumpkin and pork. Sage and onion stuffing is delicious with roast chicken.
You might also like
Shop online
-
- Sale!
Hyacinths Mixed Bulbs
- Original price was: R99.99.R54.99Current price is: R54.99.
-
LAWN FERTILISER 7.1.3
- R109.99 – R349.99
-
POODLE PUPPY 3KG
- R542.99
-
Rosemary Tuscan Blue
- R59.99