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Perennial plant with aromatic leaves that can be used fresh or dried. Grow as a border around vegetables to attract bees and repel insect pests such as aphids, carrot fly, cabbage white butterfly and onion fly.
Sow direct where they are to grow in a Sunny, well-drained garden bed or in pots of Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Press seeds into the surface and keep moist.
Choose a position in full Sun in well-drained soil. Incorporate compost, Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone and Yates Yates Thrive Natural Garden Lime into the soil before planting. Feed regularly with Yates Thrive Soluble Plant Food. Protect from snails and slugs.
Great companion plant for beans, beets, carrot, onions, peas, strawberry and cabbages.
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Plant space |
30-40cm |
Sow depth |
3mm |
Plant height |
50cm |
Germination |
14-21 days |
Germination (days) |
18 days |
Row space |
31-40cm |
Maturity |
8-12 weeks |
Maturity (days) |
70 days |
Botanical name |
Salvia officinalis |
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