Sage is a popular herb in your own garden. From time to time, however, sage plants have to be rejuvenated, i.e. cut back. We give tips!
Cutting Sage
Similar to lavender, sage tends to become woody. The older shoots become woody and do not develop fresh leaves. During the winter months, these rather rigid shoots can easily break off under snow loads. For this reason, you should not only shape your own sage plant once a year for the sake of appearance. Experts speak of the so-called shape cut. This is best done in early spring or immediately after flowering.
When cutting, you should make sure that you use sharp pruning shears, which ideally have been disinfected beforehand. Diseases spread particularly quickly through cuts. For example, high-proof alcohol or cleaning agents such as Sagrotan can be used for disinfection. Flaming the blades is also possible. When cutting back the sage, care must be taken that the shoots are not trimmed by more than 50%. In general, pruning should not be done in extreme heat or during long periods of bad weather.
If you follow these rules and ensure that there is an adequate supply of nutrients, the sage will thank you for this over many years with a rich harvest, magnificent flowers and beautiful, bushy growth.
Transplant sage
Again and again we are asked when it is best to transplant sage. In general, transplanting is not actually 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 you move, late autumn or very early spring is ideal for this. The floor must be excavated as extensively as possible. It applies to as few roots as possiblehurt. The roots are then hammered in wet. Straw or sawdust are ideal for this. Arriving at the new location, the plant should be planted as quickly as possible. A high-quality herbal soil - for example the Plantura organic herb and seed soil - is ideal for this. A good muddying of the planting hole is recommended.