Comparing Sage varieties — notes from growing several

I've grown several varieties within the Sage family and have some observations to share. attractive to bees and other pollinators when in flower varies noticeably between them, more than catalogue descriptions suggest. The care fundamentals are shared — dividing clumping herbs like chives every two or three years applies across all of them.

powdery mildew on basil in cool damp conditions affects some more than others, particularly in adverse conditions. I grow mine in a kitchen windowsill close to the cooking area which works well for most varieties. peak harvest productivity through summer is the clearest moment of differentiation between varieties — that's when the character of each comes through. Worth growing a few side by side if you have the space.