Sage 'Extrakta'

Salvia officinalis

How to grow Sage 'Extrakta'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Extrakta is thought of as hardy, so Extrakta will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months. Extrakta needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 4.9 to 8.2 (moderately acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Extrakta from seed

Look to ensure a distance 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Extrakta

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

Harvesting Extrakta