Sage impresses with a delicately spicy aroma, silvery shimmering leaves and pink-white flowers. Reason enough to grow the Mediterranean herbal plant in beds and on the balcony. In the following, all fundamental questions about the professional cultivation of sage are answered.

Which location does sage favor?

Regardless of its Mediterranean origin, sage has a flexible ability to adapt to climate and soil conditions. At this location you can plant without hesitation:

  • sunny to semi-shady position
  • likes to be warm and protected
  • A calcareous and loamy sandy soil is ideal
  • well drained and moderately dry

Is direct sowing an option?

The most sensible cultivation technique is the sowing of seeds directly into the bed. The optimal time window is open from the end of April to the beginning of May. To do this, prepare a finely crumbly seedbed, enriched with sifted compost. Plant each seed 1.5 centimeters deep, 30 centimeters apart. Keep the bed constantly moist during the 7 to 21 day germination period.

How is growing sage on the windowsill?

From the middle/end of February, sow the previously soaked seeds in the seed container. Use a lean substrate, such as peat sand. Sieve the seeds about 1 centimeter high and moisten them with a fine shower. At 18 to 22 degrees Celsius, the cotyledons peep out after 7 to 21 days.

When is sage planting time?

The young plants that have been purchased or grown by hand can be outdoors from mid-May. In the two weeks before, we recommend hardening off in partial shade for a perfect start to high-yield cultivation.

What is really important when planting?

In the cultivation of sage, the critical phase of growth can be successfully mastered by careful preparation of the soil. Rake the soil at the chosen location well and remove weeds, roots and stones. Then you work in mature compost and horn shavings (32.93€). Proceed with these steps:

  • Create a small planting pit with twice the volume of the root ball
  • Unpot the sage, insert it and plant it as deep as in the nursery pot
  • press and water the soil

Which substrate is recommended in the bucket?

A humus-rich and well-drained substrate is ideal for sage to thrive in pots. Special calcareous herb soil comes into consideration, enriched with a little compost and sand. You can grow the plant in a mix of loamy garden soil, compost, sand, perlite (€37.51) or lava granules.(€13.99)

When is harvest time?

Since sage is a subshrub, the harvest time plays an important role in perfect cultivation. Harvesting should begin at the end of May and continue steadily until mid-August. The plant then needs its branches as winter protection.

tips and tricks

One of the numerous advantages of sage is the uncomplicated propagation. Take 6-8 centimeter long head cuttings during the summer. Placed in a pot with peat sand, rooting is completed within 3-4 weeks.

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Herbs