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When to Plant Sage in Sangerville, Maine (04479)

Location

Sangerville, Maine

ZIP Code

04479

USDA Zone

5a

Last Frost

Sunday, May 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Sunday, March 15, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Sunday, May 24, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Sage seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Salvia officinalis
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 18-30"
Spread 24"
Type Shrub
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6+ hours)

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Water

Low to Moderate

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Spacing

24" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-21 days

🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

CucumberOnion

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Growing Sage in Zone 5a

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Sangerville, Maine, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Sage seedlings outdoors around Sunday, May 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.