SAGE (PREORDER)

~2 lbs Sage aka "Garden Sage", "Shu-Wei-Cao", "鼠尾草" Sage has grayish-green leaves that are covered with soft hair and a leathery texture. Sage has a lemony aroma mixed with hints of mint. Sage is often found in many holiday dishes and is commonly used to marinate meat, infuse butter, or add flavor to pastries. Sage is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection Sage leaf firmly attaches to the stem with no signs of wilting or black spots. Storage Sage should be stored at 32°F (0°C) with a relative humidity of ninety to ninety-five percent and with a light mist. The typical shelf life is two to three weeks. Sage is highly sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Sage should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid leaf yellowing. Sage produces a low level of ethylene. Sage is not sensitive to chilling injury and should be stored as cold as possible without freezing.