HERB - Sage

[Jenne Heise]

On Mon, 12 Jul 1999, Joe Parris wrote:
> My roommate works at a Krogers grocery store, and I noticed a really healthy 
> looking (for a grocery store) Sage plant they were selling for 4.99. I 
> bought it, brought it home and examined it more closely, as well as sampling 
> a leaf or two. It had a great taste, and the roots were really well formed. 
> i am anxious as to how well it may take outside. Any ideas as to shade/light 
> ratios, as well as fertilizer that might be used? I used to landscape for a 
> living, but seeing as I am wanting to get "back to basics" as it were, I 
> plan on not using any pest control besides natural types.

Sage is one of the sturdier plants, here in the Mid-atlantic at least.
Most pest problems with sage can be solved by washing it with (or watering
with) soapy dishwater. Around here, it likes full sun and well-drained
soil.

Jadwiga Zajaczkowa (Shire of Eisental), mka Jennifer Heise	
jenne at tulgey.browser.net

"in verbis et in herbis, et in lapidibus sunt virtutes"

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