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When to Plant Garden sage in Zone 5a

Family: Lamiaceae Perennial herb
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Planting Schedule

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Plan your Garden sage harvest with precision. Below is the exact Zone 5a planting schedule, frost dates, and recommended companion crops.

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Crop Dates : 5a

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~60 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 27th
Last FrostMay 8th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 22nd
Harvest BeginsJul 21st
Harvest EndsSep 30th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~60 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.

Recommended Companions

Taishan Yellow Marigold
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Goliath Trio Tomato
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Carmen F1 Onion
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Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion
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Roma Tomato
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Fireball Marigold
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Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~60 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.