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- Harvesting and sowing sage seeds - that's what happens with skill
- Autumn time is harvest time for seeds - this is how it works
- Sowing on the windowsill - that's how it works
- Simple and efficient - the direct sowing
- Tips & Tricks
Harvesting and sowing sage seeds - that's what happens with skill
Every sage contains the concentrated vitality of an impressive herbal plant. Those who want to experience the cycle of life in all stages, harvest and sow the seeds by hand. We explain how to do it on the windowsill and in the bed.
Autumn time is harvest time for seeds - this is how it works
If a sage sage is allowed to flower, it will invest all its energy in the growth of fruits and seeds. When the fall is at the door, the flowers are completely withered. Now hide behind the ripe Klaus fruits with the coveted seeds. This is how the seed harvest succeeds:
After the sage seeds have been allowed to dry for 1-2 days, they are kept in a dark, airtight container until sowing.
Sowing on the windowsill - that's how it works
At the end of March or beginning of April, pick up the seed and let it soak in water or chamomile tea for a few hours. In these steps, sowing continues:
Germination takes 7 to 21 days on the warm, partially shaded windowsill. The Saaterde must not dry out during this time.
Simple and efficient - the direct sowing
If the thermometer permanently exceeds the 10-degree mark from the beginning of May, the seedbed will be prepared in a sunny spot. Thorough weeding and a fine-grained tillage set the course for rapid germination. Finely sifted compost is used to optimize sandy soil while improving to dense soil with sand.
Sow the individual sage seeds at a distance of 30-40 centimeters, at a depth of 1.5 centimeters. After the bed was poured with fine shower, a garden fleece serves as protection against late ground frosts and voracious pests.
Tips & Tricks
Do not be surprised if the self-harvested sage seeds turn into a completely different plant than the mother plant. Only the seeds of pure species yield as part of the sowing a plant with exactly the same attributes of their ancestors. Those who want to be on the safe side acquire certified seed from specialist retailers.
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