The strong, luxuriantly branched root system qualifies sage for uncomplicated propagation by division. Here you will find all the important information about when, the right technique and the subsequent planting.

Choosing a date and dividing the bed - that's what matters

With good care, sage develops a mighty stature after 3 to 4 years. By this time, the herb plant has largely depleted the soil. In order to maintain vitality, the evergreen subshrub is now being transplanted. On this occasion, multiplication by division, which at the same time serves to rejuvenate, offers itself. How to do it right:

  • After flowering in early fall or early spring are the ideal dates
  • Loosen the roots all around with the digging fork
  • Cut very long roots with a spade
  • Lift the root ball out of the ground
  • Cut into pieces with a sharp knife or a bold dig
  • Each segment has at least 2 shoots

At the new location, the soil is loosened and enriched with compost. The planting pit has 1.5 times the volume of the root ball. Ideally, add a handful of rock flour (€14.13) or algae lime to the excavation. Plant the sage as deep as it was before and water it.

Divide the sage in the pot if necessary

If sage thrives on the balcony, it can be divided after just 1 to 2 years due to its growth potential. The herbal plant is repotted at the latest when the roots grow out of the ground opening. In order to be able to continue using the previous bucket, cut up the root ball and create more specimens at the same time. In these steps it succeeds:

  • Repot the Sabikraut to shake out the used substrate
  • Cut out obviously diseased, rotten and stunted root strands
  • Split the root ball, like in the bed
  • Lay out a drainage made of grit (€46.95) or expanded clay (€19.73) in the pot over the water drain
  • Fill in a fresh herbal soil-compost-sand mixture halfway up
  • Insert one of the sage pieces and pour over it

Root growth is encouraged if a plastic bag or transparent hood is placed over the bucket for 2-3 weeks. Regular watering is mandatory during this phase so that the roots spread quickly.

tips and tricks

Ornamental sage (Salvia nemorosa) is a wonderful pasture for bees and butterflies in the cottage garden. If you cut back to the ground after the first flowering, the enchanting perennial will bloom again after 5-7 weeks.

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Herbs