Sage transforms every balcony into a Mediterranean herb garden if a few aspects of professional cultivation are taken to heart. Here you can find out how to get the best out of the aromatic subshrub in the tub.

Lavish growth thanks to 1a location and substrate

In order for sage to thrive in a pot on the balcony, the choice of location and substrate have a significant influence. If you choose a sunny, warm place, the Mediterranean herbal plant will immediately feel at home. If you use commercially available herbal soil, this should be enriched with compost and horn shavings. (32.93€) For the desired permeability, add sand or perlite (37.51€).

Planting sage in a pot - this is how it works step-by-step

There are only a few simple steps with which the successful cultivation of sage on the balcony stands or falls. Professional planting in mid-May is one of them. Here's how to do it:

  • Drainage above the water outlet prevents harmful waterlogging
  • Fill the substrate up to two thirds of the height of the pot
  • Plant the young sage exactly as deep as in the nursery pot

The right care on the balcony right from the start

Freshly planted sage will be watered regularly and thoroughly until it is well established. Allow the substrate to dry between waterings. From the second year, the water requirement is reduced. The nutrient supply consists of the administration of organic liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from March to August.

The pivotal point in care is targeted cutting. So that the evergreen subshrub does not become woody, we recommend cutting the shoot tips continuously - beyond the harvest requirement. In this way you support the further branching of the herbaceous parts of the plant and keep the lignification in check. Make the main cut in early spring by pruning sage down to 15 centimeters.

Before the first frost, the substrate is covered with leaves or straw. The bucket is given a jute winter coat and placed on a block of wood.

tips and tricks

Don't just throw eggshells away. As an addition to the sage substrate, these make a valuable contribution to permeability and counteract compaction. In addition, crushed eggshells act as a natural supplier of lime.

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Herbs