When to Plant Sage in Zone 9

Zone 9 Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

Feb 14

6–8 weeks before transplant

Transplant Out

Mar 14

After last frost (Feb 28)

Direct Sow

Mar 14

Directly in garden bed

First Harvest

Jun 12

75–90 days after planting

Season Ends

Jul 27

Before first frost (Nov 25)

Quick Facts

Sunlight ☀️ Full Sun

Water Needs 💧 Low

Spacing 24 inches apart

Planting Depth 0.125 inch

Min Soil Temp 60°F

Germination 10–21 days

Days to Maturity 75–90 days

Frost Tolerance Moderate frost tolerance

Soil pH 6.0–7.0

Difficulty Easy

Recommended for Zone 9

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Companion Planting

Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.

✓ Good Companions

Rosemary Cabbage Carrot

✗ Avoid Nearby

Cucumber

Sage Schedule — All Zones

Zone	Start Indoors	Transplant	Direct Sow	Harvest Start	Harvest End
Zone 5	Apr 16	May 14	May 14	Aug 12	Sep 26
Zone 6	Apr 1	Apr 29	Apr 29	Jul 28	Sep 11
Zone 7	Mar 22	Apr 19	Apr 19	Jul 18	Sep 1
Zone 8	Mar 6	Apr 3	Apr 3	Jul 2	Aug 16
Zone 9	Feb 14	Mar 14	Mar 14	Jun 12	Jul 27
Zone 10	Jan 27	Feb 24	Feb 24	May 25	Jul 9

📚 Data Sources

Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.