Herb
Broadleaf Sage
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Broadleaf sage produces large, oval grey-green leaves that are easy to strip and fry whole—more surface area per stem than narrow garden types. Flavour is full common-sage resin with a slightly softer edge when young. Ideal for saltimbocca, fried sage garnish, and stuffing where leaf size matters. A practical culinary selection for chefs who want big leaves fast.
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DriedFreshFried WholeSaltimboccaStuffing
Traits
CulinaryEasy PrepFull FlavourLarge LeafPracticalRobust
History
Growers selected broadleaf culinary sage for larger usable leaves.
Market gardens preferred broadleaf types for bunch weight.
Restaurant suppliers specified broadleaf sage for frying and wrapping.
Seed catalogues listed broadleaf sage as a top culinary performer.