Autumn is harvest time for seeds - this is how it works
If a sage bush is allowed to bloom, it invests all of its energy in the growth of fruits and seeds. When autumn is just around the corner, the flowers have completely withered. Now the ripe Klausen fruits with the coveted seeds are hidden behind it. This is how the seed harvest succeeds:
- Cut off the inflorescences on a dry day
- Using a fine-meshed sieve, wipe off the flowers and seed pods from each stem with your fingers
- Sieve the flower-seed mixture until the pure seeds remain
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After the sage seeds have been allowed to dry for 1-2 days, they are kept until the sowing stored in a dark, airtight container.
Sowing on the windowsill - this is how it works
At the end of March or beginning of April, get the seeds out and let them soak in water or chamomile tea for a few hours. In these steps the sowing Further:
- Small Growing pots(€ 16.68 at Amazon *) fill with seed soil or peat sand
- Insert 1 or 2 sage seeds 1 to 1.5 centimeters deep
- Sieve thinly with sand above the substrate and moisten
Germination takes 7 to 21 days on a warm, partially shaded window sill. The seed soil must not dry out during this time.
Simple and efficient - direct sowing
If the thermometer permanently exceeds the 10-degree mark from the beginning of May, the seedbed will be in the sunny Location prepared. Thorough weeding and fine-grained soil cultivation set the course for rapid germination. Finely sifted compost is used to optimize soil that is too sandy, while it is too dense floor is improved with sand.
Sow the individual sage seeds at a distance of 30-40 centimeters, at a depth of 1.5 centimeters. After the bed has been poured with a fine effervescence, serve Garden fleece as protection against belated ground frosts and voracious pests.
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Do not be surprised if the self-harvested sage seeds transform into a completely different plant than the mother plant. Only the seeds of pure species produce a plant with exactly the same attributes as its ancestors when sown. If you want to be on the safe side, you can buy certified seeds from specialist retailers.
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