Our unwavering commitment to quality
At Wynnfarm, our sage is more than just an herb; it's a testament to over two decades of dedication, meticulous care, and a deep respect for nature. Discover what makes our harvest truly exceptional.
The Wynnfarm difference: Sage grown with purpose
What makes our sage stand out is the way we care for every single plant from start to finish. We have been growing sage for over twenty years, and we do everything by hand—planting, weeding, inspecting, and harvesting. We never use chemicals or pesticides, so our sage grows naturally in healthy, living soil.
Because we also grow Asian specialty crops like chili and bitter melon alongside our sage, our fields have a balanced ecosystem that makes the plants stronger and more flavorful. When you smell our sage, you notice it right away—it is more aromatic, more intense, and cleaner than anything you will find in a typical store. We harvest in the early morning and dry it slowly in small bundles, never rushing the process. The result is sage that tastes purer and lasts longer. What really sets us apart, though, is our personal commitment. Connie and I are the only ones who touch your sage from seed to bundle. That is the Wynnfarm difference.
Ensuring superior quality, every step of the way
We take several meticulous steps to ensure our sage is always of the highest quality:
- Nourishing the soil: We never use synthetic fertilizers. Instead, we build healthy soil naturally by rotating our sage with Asian specialty crops like chili and bitter melon. This keeps the ground rich and prevents disease without chemicals.
- Hand-weeding: Every single weed that tries to compete with our sage is pulled by hand—no herbicides, no shortcuts. It takes hours of bending and kneeling, but it ensures our sage gets all the nutrients and water it needs.
- Daily plant inspection: Connie and I walk our 15 acres every morning, checking under leaves for pests. Instead of spraying, we release beneficial insects or knock pests off with water. We catch problems early, naturally.
- Precise harvest timing: We cut sage only in the early morning, right after the dew dries, when the essential oils are at their peak concentration. This gives our sage its powerful aroma and flavor.
- Slow, natural drying: Finally, we dry our sage slowly in small, hand-tied bundles, preserving its natural potency and purity.
Hand-harvested, sun-dried perfection
We harvest all of our sage by hand, using nothing but sharp knives and our own two hands. We walk through the fields in the early morning and carefully cut each stem individually, selecting only the healthiest branches. No machinery, no rough handling—just careful, selective harvesting that keeps our plants healthy for the next growth cycle.
After hand-harvesting, we lay our sage in the warm California sun to dry naturally. We avoid dehydrators or ovens; instead, we let the sun gently draw out the moisture while preserving the essential oils, color, and powerful aroma. This combination of manual harvesting and sun drying is an old-fashioned, time-honored method that produces sage with exceptional purity and flavor—the way it has been done for generations.
Our valued customers
Our high-quality sage finds its way into diverse hands, a testament to its purity and potency:
- Chefs: Especially those in farm-to-table and Asian fusion restaurants, who value our organic, hand-harvested, sun-dried sage for its pure, intense flavor.
- Health practitioners and oil extractors: They use our sage for tinctures, essential oils, and natural remedies, trusting its chemical-free nature.
- Spas: Purchasing our sage for aromatherapy and herbal treatments, appreciating the clean, calming scent of our sun-dried bundles.
- Religious and ceremonial users: Many choose our respectfully and organically grown sage for smudging and rituals.
Whether for cooking, healing, relaxation, or spiritual practices, our sage from Wynnfarm is trusted for its purity, potency, and the care we infuse into every stem.