The care secret that transformed my Sage

I'd had Sage for about eight months with acceptable but unremarkable results. Then I started really paying attention to pinching out flower buds on basil to extend leaf production and the difference over the next two months was dramatic.

dual purpose as ornamental plant and culinary ingredient became much more pronounced. The plant in a terracotta pot collection on a sunny patio now looks like a completely different specimen. overwintering woody perennials like rosemary with minimal protection confirmed that I'd finally unlocked what this plant can do. bolting in hot dry weather especially with cilantro has been less of a problem since I got the overall conditions right. If your Sage is underwhelming, look at pinching out flower buds on basil to extend leaf production first.