Tips on How to Grow Salvia from Seeds

Germination

• Optimum conditions for seedling development that begins the day the crop is sown until cotyledon expansion.

• Expect radicle emergence 3 – 20 days.

• SOW INDOORS 10-12 weeks before last frost. 15-20 days to germinate.

• Do Not Cover Seeds, just press lightly into very moist soil and maintain moisture levels. If you are watering indoors do so from below, (sub-irrigate.) Keep at 72-75°F. 

• Light is necessary for germination. 
• TRANSPLANT into your outdoor garden after danger of frost. Space outside12-14" apart. Spacing is variety specific and all information is on our packs.
• Moisture: Very moist for days 1 – 3 or until radicle emergence. On days 4 – 7 reduce moisture to moist . Once actively growing, begin alternating between moisture levels wet and medium . Allow media to approach dry before re-saturating to level .
• SOW OUTDOORS- USDA zones 1-8 start indoors as an annual.
• for USDA zones 8-10 sow seed directly outdoors in the space where you want it to grow as a perennial.
• Light: Full sun.