SAGE

CLASSIC FLAVOUR PARTNERS

 Rosemary, Lemon Thyme, Garlic Chives, Savory, Garlic, Shallots, Marjoram.

CLASSIC FOOD PARTNERS

 Pork, Veal, Duck, Lamb, Chicken stuffings, Ham, Sausages, Potato, Pumpkin, Artichokes, Leeks.

COOKING

 Very strong long lasting flavour essential for rich meat dishes. Young leaves have milder flavour. Traces of eucalyptus and camphor in its essential oil.

HEALTH

 When gargled sage tea relieves a sore throat.

CULTIVATION

 Dry! Perennial to 90 cm high x 50 cm wide. Sage must never have wet feet. A raised bed of sandy very well drained soil is essential for humid coastal climates. Full sun aspect and good air movement.

BOTANIC NAME

 Salvia officinalis