Sage 'Lemon'

Salvia officinalis

How to grow Sage 'Lemon'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Lemon is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Lemon needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 4.9 to 8.2 (moderately acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Lemon from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Lemon about 84 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Lemon

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Lemon is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Lemon