How to Prune Sage
Prune sage in the springtime.. Cut stems so they are at least 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) from the ground.. Remove spent leaves throughout the year.
Steps
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Prune sage in the springtime.
Prune sage in the springtime.
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Cut stems so they are at least 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) from the ground.
Cut stems so they are at least 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) from the ground.
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Remove spent leaves throughout the year.
Remove spent leaves throughout the year.
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Prune your sage plant lightly during its first year to ensure that it grows full
Prune your sage plant lightly during its first year to ensure that it grows fully.
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Gently pull leaves off of the stem.
Gently pull leaves off of the stem.
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Use scissors or garden shears if you can't remove the leaves easily.
Use scissors or garden shears if you can't remove the leaves easily.
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Trim whole stems if you are harvesting larger amounts of sage.
Trim whole stems if you are harvesting larger amounts of sage.
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Rinse and dry off your sage leaves thoroughly before using them.
Rinse and dry off your sage leaves thoroughly before using them.
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Use fresh sage leaves within a week of harvesting them.
Use fresh sage leaves within a week of harvesting them.
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Dry sage leaves for 2 weeks and store them in airtight containers.
Dry sage leaves for 2 weeks and store them in airtight containers.
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