When to Plant Sage in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, start seeds indoors around December 5, transplant or plant outdoors February 13 to April 29, and expect your first harvest around April 29. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Sage planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Dec 5
Transplant outdoors
Feb 13
Projected first harvest
Apr 29
Sage is ready to harvest in about 75 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Sage planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Dec 5
Transplant outdoors
Feb 13
Projected first harvest
Apr 29
Sage is ready to harvest in about 75 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
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