Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) — biennial, 1–1.5 m, muscat-flavoured wines and soups.
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea L.) is a unique biennial herb. Spreading, 1–1.5 m tall. In the first year develops only a leaf rosette, after overwintering forms a flower stalk. Leafless flower stalks.
Growing
Sow in February–March. Row spacing 40 cm, plant spacing 30 cm, sowing depth 1 cm. Biennial.
Home wine making, vermouth-like drinks, soups, főzelék. Old herb tradition.
Product details
Seed informationUntreated
Life cycleBiennial
Plant height (cm)120 cm
Harvest time (flowering time for flower seeds)July, August
Row spacing (cm)40 cm
Plant spacing (cm)30 cm
Sowing timeFebruary, March
Planting timeMay
Sowing depth (cm)1 cm
Seeds per gram1000
Avg. germination time (days)15-20 days
Optimal germination temp. (°C)15-20 °C