Sage - Quebec Seeds | The Lordship Seeds

A perennial herb with a powerful aroma, indispensable in the kitchen!

Sage is a perennial aromatic herb with velvety grey-green leaves and an intense fragrance. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this sage produces dense, aromatic foliage, perfect for meats, stuffings, and autumn dishes. Hardy and easy to grow, it returns year after year and becomes more productive with time.

Why choose sage from the Seigneurie Seedlings?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Adapted to our climate, without chemical pesticides

✅ Hardy perennial – Returns every year in zone 4b with protection

✅ Powerful flavor – Intense and distinctive aroma

✅ Abundant production – Generous plants year after year

✅ Easy to grow – Tolerates drought and poor soils

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Sage is easy to grow in pots or in the ground. Start your seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost (March). Germination is slow (2-3 weeks). Transplant after the last frost to a sunny, well-drained location. With a thick layer of mulch, it can overwinter in zone 4b. It's excellent in pots for bringing indoors in the fall.

Producer's advice

💚 Hardy perennial with winter protection (thick mulch)

🌿 Slow germination – be patient (2-3 weeks)

☀️ Full sun for optimal flavor

💧 Moderate watering – tolerates drought well

Culinary uses

Sage is perfect with pork, poultry, Thanksgiving stuffings, sage butter for pasta, and herbal teas. Its strong aroma calls for moderation: a few leaves are enough! A classic in fall and winter dishes.

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🌱 CULTURE

Indoor sowing:

• Start 8-10 weeks before the last frost (March)
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C
• Germination: 14-21 days (slow)
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Patience required

Direct seeding:

• Possible but not recommended (very slow germination)

Transplantation:

• After all risk of frost (end of May)
• Spacing: 40-50 cm between plants (becomes wide)
• Light, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Exposure: full sun
• Excellent in a 30cm+ pot

Interview :

• Moderate watering (tolerates drought)
• Light fertilization (prefers poor soils)
• Prune in spring to rejuvenate
• Thick mulch for winter protection (zone 4b)
• Divide every 3-4 years to rejuvenate

Harvest :

• First harvest: 10-12 weeks after sowing (light in the first year)
• A bountiful harvest from the 2nd year onwards
• Pick the leaves as needed
• Best flavor before flowering

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Perennial in zone 5+ (zone 4b with protection)

✅ Thick mulch recommended for winter

✅ Locally tested by Les Semis de la Seigneurie

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Sage, Common Sage
• Botanical name: Salvia officinalis
• Type: Perennial aromatic herb
• Plant height: 40-60 cm
• Width: 40-50 cm
• Days to maturity: 75-90 days (maximum production year 2+)
• Foliage: Grey-green, velvety, aromatic
• Flavor: Intense, slightly bitter, camphoraceous
• Use: Fresh, dried
• Hardiness zone: Zone 5 (zone 4b with protection)
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 SUGGESTIONS FOR USE

In the kitchen:

• 🍗 Poultry – Chicken, turkey, Thanksgiving stuffing
• 🥩 Pork – Chops, roasts
• 🍝 Sage butter – For pasta (ravioli, gnocchi)
• 🍲 Stews – Autumn Flavors
• 🫖 Herbal Teas – Digestive Infusion
• 🧈 Flavored Butter – Spreads

Conservation :

• Fresh: in the refrigerator (7-10 days)
• Dried: excellent flavor preservation
• Frozen: whole leaves in bags
• Sage butter: freeze in portions