Growing Sage from Cuttings – Tips for Propagating Sage Plants

Isn’t it challenging and laborious to grow sage from seeds? What if I told you that it’s possible to grow sage from cuttings? Why not give this idea a try?

To assist you, I’ve explained all the steps I followed while growing sage from cuttings. Based on my results, I believe that if you carefully follow all the steps, your sage plants will thrive optimally.

Furthermore, if you encounter any issues or have any doubts, feel free to ask me in the comment section below.

Key takeaways:

• Being a garden enthusiast one loves to grow all types of plants, herbs, and flowers in his home garden.
• Growing Sage by Cutting is the easiest way to grow any plant.
• Sage is even used in various served teas as a dried ingredient too.
• There are more than 900 varieties of sage whether annual, perennial, or mixed.
• Growing sage in your home garden then it is a great decision that will add one more herb to your collection.
• You can grow them in the water or soil.
• You can propagate the sage from the existing sage plant in your garden or buy the cuttings from anywhere so that you can plant them in your garden.

In this manual, you will come to understand the process of growing sage from cuttings. But why cuttings? You will also come to know some of the tips for propagating sage plants so that your hard work does not go in vain. What comes to your mind when you hear the word sage? Guys, it is a great herb that has various benefits and has blue flowers that bloom beautifully. You just need to be patient for the process to complete.

So let’s begin the process. 

What is sage?

Before growing it, you should know what it is exactly. So, Do you know what sage is? It is a perennial herb that can be grown easily. It has woody stems and beautiful small blue flowers that develop twigs of sage. It can be propagated in various regions of the United States. It can be a great herb that can be used in the household too. You would love to grow the herb as it has various benefits which will be mentioned below. 

A few benefits of growing sage:

• Sage is a herb that needs minimal maintenance for its growth.
• It can be used in various recipes.
• Sage is even used for medicinal uses.
• You can use sage to sanctify your home. 
• You can clean your toothbrush with the help of sage.

Varieties of sage 

Some of the best varieties of sage are explained below so it is suggested to choose the variety that suits your location and your requirements. 

Some of the varieties of sage are grown by gardeners for the ornamental blooms, and some of the gardeners grow it for its amazing foliage and flavor. They are as follows: 

Broad Leaf Sage 

• Broad-leaf sage is one of the varieties that is adored by every farmer.
• This type of sage can be used in your household.
• So growing would give you benefits all you have to do is to be patient for the sahe to grow healthy. 

Extrakta 

• It is another variety of sage that is not only beautiful but also everyone’s favorite choice.
• This type of sage is used in various oils.
• So it becomes the best choice for cooking.
• Also, the oil that comes from its leaves can be used in aromatherapy.

Sirius Blue Sage

• This type of sage is famous for its amazing flowers produced.
• It tends to produce deep blue colored flowers in the plant. 

Golden Sage 

• Last, but not least, golden sage is another variety of sage plant that produces the same flavored leaves as broad-leaf sage. 
• It produces golden variegated leaves in the plant.

Growing Sage from Cuttings

The process of growing is known as propagation so let us know the process of propagating the sage plants by following the elbow steps:

Step 1- At first, you need to choose the cuttings from the existing sage plant.

Step 2- You need not trim the branches fully, it is good to take 4-6 inches of them.

Step 3- Remove all the flowers or buds from it by taking it 2 inches. 

Step 4- Then, you have to put the cut end in a rooting hormone.

Step 5- After that, take a potting mix which should be moist, and place the cutting in a container or jar.

Step 6- Make sure to plant it in a place where the plant will receive indirect sunlight.

Step 7- At last, you have to wait for the stem to grow and wait for at least 6-8 weeks so that it gives roots.

Step 8- Then, you can transplant them outside and take care of them. 

This is how you are done with the propagation of sage from cuttings. Besides this, you need to take care of your sage plants. 

Tips for propagating the sage plants 

Growing of the sage plant goes fine but what about its maintenance? Though it demands low maintenance you have to take care of them at least. So let’s know about the tips that can help in propagating the sage plants in a better way: 

Tip 1: Sunlight requirements 

These plants tend to grow in the full sun which depicts that they need 6-7 hours of sunlight for their growth. So, choose the area for them where they will get the desired sunlight. 

Tip 2: Water regularly

Sage plants require a consistent water system so that they can grow well. Though the plants can tolerate the drought. But if you have sufficient water facilities, then water them so that they can remain moist but do not overwater them. 

Tip 3: Soil nourishment 

You have to give the sage plants sandy or loamy soil so that they can grow properly. Soil needs to be drained. They can grow best if you provide them with acidic-neutral soil. 

Tip 4: Fertilizer requirements 

Sage plants do not need heavy fertilizers to grow instead they require low fertilizers as heavy fertilizers can destroy the flavor of the herb. 

For more such plant-related articles, you may also read, How to Grow Basil from Cuttings? – Tips for Propagating Basil

When is the best time to take sage cuttings?

You will be happy to know that sage plants can be grown in every season. So, you can take the cuttings from the sage plant anytime you wish to grow them. If you reside in a cold climatic place, then you can take the sage cuttings in the early summertime.

During this duration, the sage seedlings will have a lot of time to become fully mature which will be great for you when you grow them in the winter. 

How to Harvest Sage? 

Do you know how to harvest sage? If yes, then it’s great, but if not then you should know that sage likes to be harvested, less at a time as compared to other plants. You can harvest its leaves and flowers by making them for your use.

Use the sage leaves in the cooking or you can save them for further use. It is suggested to harvest sage plants when the leaves develop properly in the plant. When it begins to flower, its leaves can begin to lose their flavor.

You have to harvest the leaves before the blooming period of this flower for maximum taste of the leaves that can be preserved for later use.

How to look after sage growing indoors? 

As you know, Sage is one of the easiest herbs to care for. Especially when you grow the sage it acts lively in your area. 

Now it is important to know how you can look after the sage after growing them indoors. Below are the points that will let you know about them in detail:

• You have to keep them in a location where they do not receive heat.
• Especially at the time of winter, choose a bright place for your plant.
• You have to choose a pot for the plant that has a good amount of drainage holes.
• Keep in mind not to water the plant.
• It is because Sage does not like to remain watered for long.
• It will ultimately cause root rot in the sage plant and the plant will die with time.

How to Prune Sage Plants?

Pruning is the process of cutting off the excess growth of the plant. It is done when the roots of the plant come out from the drainage holes. 

It is suggested to prune off this plant to encourage new growth in the plant which will make it more Busheir. 

The way you prune the basil, you can prune the sage plants. It is because of the same growing tacts of them. So prune the plant from the base and do not cut more than one-third of the foliage.

 

Common problems with the Sage plants

Like other plants, sage also faces some of the problems that are explained below. Understand them better so that you come to know about the solutions for them. They are as follows: 

• Mealybugs
• Slugs
• Aphids 
• Root rot

Let’s know about them in more detail: 

Mealybugs

• One of the problems faced by the sage plants is the attack of mealybugs. 
• These bugs tend to come to the plant and you will see their effect on the underside of the leaves. 
• All you have to do is to find a solution for them by making use of organic insecticidal soap. 
• You can spray the sage plants with the garden hose to remove the mealybugs. 

Slugs

• Slugs are another type of problem that attacks the plants and creates a mess in the plant. 
• If you will observe the holes in the leaves, you will come to know about them. 
• It is easy to pick them off and throw them so that the plant gets saved. 

Aphids

• The Attack of aphids is one of the major problems that is faced by the sage plants. 
• They will suck the fluid of the leaves to satisfy their hunger. 
• It will weaken the plant and will make it die after some time. 

Root Rot

• What about root rot? When the plant remains over water for long, then it comes in contact with the cause of root rot. 
• It invites various diseases like fungal issues to the plant for attacking its roots. 
• You have to treat it earlier than I have also explained in my earlier guides. 

Covering up the context 

In this article, you see the process of growing sage from cuttings and even tips for propagating the sage plants. Sage is a perennial herb that can be grown easily.

It has woody stems and beautiful small blue flowers that develop twigs of sage. It can be propagated in various regions of the United States. I hope the given information will help you. 

Thanks for reading! Happy Gardening!

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