Sage: This is the right time to plant the female-friendly herb

The period between the end of February and the beginning of March is perfect for sowing sage, excellent for cooking and with incredible benefits. Find out what are the main steps to follow.

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Salvia officinalis, scientific name of sage, it's a'aromatic herb widely used in the kitchen to flavor dishes and appreciated for its numerous healing properties. Sage has indeed antibacterial properties, inflammatory e diuretic, it is also an effective natural remedy against premenstrual syndrome and to alleviate menopause-related disorders, which is why it is considered an aromatic herb "friend of women". (Also Read: Salvia: The Amazing Benefits And How To Use It For Minor Health Problems Or Foolproof Beauty Tricks)

The period between the end of February and the beginning of March it is perfect for starting sage planting, so that you can enjoy it already during the spring season. Let's see together what are the fundamental steps to be able to grow and cultivate this particular aromatic herb.

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How and when to plant sage

Sage is a plant lover of heat and sunlight. So remember to choose its location carefully, better to place it on a sunny window sill or on the balcony. It can be quite frost resistant, but he can't stand it for very long periods, that's why it's better sow it just before the beginning of spring.

As regards the Plot, sage needs a well-drained and non-clayey one, in fact this plant does not fear drought but it does not tolerate very humid earth. The sage seed is very small and has one low germinability, The reason why it is important to abound, putting more seeds than we need. Sage can also be planted near other aromatic herbs, however, contact with cucumbers should be avoided. Here are some additional tips you should follow:

• Pre-moisten the seeds: add water and mix the seeds, then let it rest. Then add a little more water and mix again. The seeds should be moist but not runny.
• Don't make the hole: better sprinkle the seeds on the surface and then cover them.
• Seed irrigation: Better if you water by spraying the seeds with a spray bottle, so as to prevent the seeds from being dug up.
• Sowing requires heat: it is preferable to start indoors and place the plant in a well-lit place.

Take care of the plant

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As for sage seedling growth and care, follow these tips:

• Water the plants regularly until they are fully grown so they don't dry out. They will need a lot of moisture before they start growing.
• It is best to prune the plant twice a year: remove the branches and dry leaves before spring and prune more decisively (removing most of the green branches) at the end of flowering. You will thus maintain a healthy and productive plant.
• As mentioned earlier, sage does not tolerate frost, so protect the roots with one during the winter months straw mulch, in order to protect them from frosts.
• Pay attention to parasites: the main enemy of sage are the aphids. To remove them, you can use nettle macerate, Marseille soap or pyrethrum.

Sage harvest

Sage leaves can be plucked during most of the year, as they are evergreen and their aroma is available even during the winter. Pay attention to these simple steps:

• During the first year, collect a few leaves to make sure the plant can grow fully.
• After the first year, be sure to leave a few stems left so the plant can rejuvenate in the future.
• Stop harvesting in the fall to get the plant ready for winter.

Store the sage

You can employ two main methods of storing sage leaves:

• Freeze the leaves, placing them in an airtight bag or container.
• Dry the leaves, useful practice for various reasons, such as giving them to those who do not grow sage, using them to prepare herbal teas and decoctions, chopping them and using them to flavor dishes. To be properly dried, the leaves must be fresh and clean. Once dry, place them on a rack or a sheet of parchment paper and keep them in the shade in a ventilated place for a couple of days. Once dry, you can store them in a glass jar.

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