As an evergreen subshrub, sage develops lush leaves and thus evaporates a lot of water. Since the herb plant comes from the dry Mediterranean region, it cannot tolerate permanently wet soil. The following tips reveal how to create the perfect water supply:
How should I water my sage properly?
Sage should be watered regularly and generously in the first year of growth, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. From the second year onwards, water only when there is no rain and water occasionally in winter if it does not freeze.
- Water young sage regularly and generously
- Allow the soil to dry between waterings
- From the second year onwards, water only when there is no rain
- Water occasionally in winter if it doesn't freeze
In the limited substrate volume of a pot, sage depends on regular watering, even in later years. If the soil surface feels dry, water it.
Watering cultivation pots from below
During the course of sowing or propagation through cuttings, the delicate sage plants do not tolerate watering from above. When it is dry, place the pots in 5 centimeters of water that rises due to capillary action. Use your thumb to check the moisture level of the substrate in order to lift the cultivation pots out of the water in good time.
