Sage is a popular herb in your own garden. From time to time, however, the sage plant has to be rejuvenated, i.e. cut back. We give tips!
Cut sage
Similar to lavender tends sage to lumber. The older shoots become woody and do not develop fresh leaves. During the winter months, these rather rigid shoots can easily break off when there is snow load. For this reason, you should not only bring your own sage plant into shape once a year for the sake of appearance. Experts speak of the so-called topiary. This is best done in early spring or immediately after flowering.
When cutting, you should make sure that you use sharp secateurs, which, ideally, have been disinfected beforehand. Because diseases spread particularly quickly through cuts. For example, high-percentage alcohol or cleaning agents such as Sagrotan can be used for disinfection. Flaming the blades is also possible. When pruning the sage, care must be taken that the shoots are not trimmed by more than 50%. In general, you should not cut in extreme heat or in long periods of bad weather.
If you stick to these rules and ensure that there is an adequate supply of nutrients, the sage will thank you for this for many years with a rich harvest, a splendid bloom and a beautiful, bushy one Growth.
Transplant sage
We keep getting questions about when it is best to transplant sage. In general: transplanting is actually not necessary if the location was chosen correctly when planting. If you want to relocate the older sage plant from your own garden, for example when moving, late autumn or very early spring are ideal. The stick must be excavated as large as possible. The aim is to injure as few roots as possible. Then the roots are hammered in while moist. Straw or sawdust can be used for this. Once at the new location, the plant should be put into the ground as quickly as possible. A high-quality herbal soil - for example the Plantura organic herb & seed compost - is ideal for this. A good sludge in the planting hole is recommended.