Vegetable Gardening : How to Harvest & Store Sage

Sage is a low-lying perennial shrub that is tolerant of cold conditions and best harvested by taking off the sprigs one-at-a-time.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Vegetable Gardening : How to Harvest & Store Sage" by Blossom Flower Delivery

🌿 Sage is an ancient herb that has been used for its medicinal properties and nutrient benefits throughout history.

🌿 Sage is a perennial shrub that can tolerate cold conditions but dies back in winter and comes back in spring.

🌿 The best way to harvest sage is by taking off sprigs at a time from the plant.

🌿 Hanging bundles of fresh sage upside down to dry is a common method, but freezing it helps maintain its aroma and flavor better.

🌿 Frozen sage can be incorporated into food that is being preserved or cooked, enhancing the taste.

🌿 Drying sage and crushing it into flakes allows for year-round use in cooking.

🌿 Harvesting and storing sage can be done in various ways to suit individual preferences and culinary requirements.

00:00 Sage is an old herb that has been used as both a spice and a medicine throughout history.

00:16 Jarrett from Stone Soup Farm explains how to harvest and store sage.

00:22 Sage is a low lying perennial shrub that is tolerant of cold conditions.

00:43 The best way to harvest sage is to take off sprigs at a time.

00:58 One common method of preserving sage is to bundle it and hang it upside down to dry.

01:17 Freezing sage maintains its smell and flavor better than drying.

01:29 Sage can also be incorporated into food that is going to be canned or frozen.

01:35 Drying sage and crushing it into flakes is another option for preservation.

Sage is commonly used as a medicine and has healing powers.

Sage can be harvested by taking off sprigs at a time from the sage garden.

Hanging sage upside down to dry can help preserve its aroma.

Sage can be frozen to maintain its smells and flavors better than drying.

Dried sage can be crushed up and stored in a spice container for year-round use.