When to Plant Sage in Lincoln, Montana (59639)
Location
Lincoln, Montana
ZIP Code
59639
USDA Zone
4b
Last Frost
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, May 19, 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
RosemaryCabbageCarrotTomato
⚠️ Avoid Planting Near
CucumberOnion
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Growing Sage in Zone 4b
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Lincoln, Montana, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Sage seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.