Erin Starr by erinstarr

tips for growing sage

erin_starr — 2015-07-23 04:39:04 UTC

If you've never had sage before, you can either plant fresh sage seeds
(which can be temperamental) or purchase a small plant from the garden
center and transplant it into your garden or a clay pot.
If you decide to plant seeds, they should be planted in late spring (in a bed or in a container) about 1/8 inch deep and 24 to 30 inches apart. They will take 10 to 21 days to germinate.
However, ff you already have an established sage plant, you can use
cuttings or layering techniques to grow a new plant.
If you're using clay soil, try mixing in some some sand and organic matter.
This lightens the soil and helps with drainage.
Sage grows best amongst other perennial herbs which favor grittier soil, such as thyme, oregano, marjoram and parsley.

When the sage plants are small, you should mist them with water in order to keep the soil moist. But when they reach maturity, you should only water sage when the soil surrounding the plant is dry to the touch.

In fact, in some climates you won't need to water your sage at all - they'll get all the moisture they need from rainfall.

Sage is a tough little plant and is very drought-tolerant.

Ideally, sage plants should grow in full sun, but they will also survive in light shade in hotter areas.
If sage is exposed to too much shade, it will grow leggy and flop over. So if you keep your sage plant in an indoor area without much sunlight, you can use fluorescent lights instead. Standard fluorescent lamps should be 2 - 4 inches above the plants.

However, high output fluorescent, compact fluorescent, or high intensity discharge (metal halide or high pressure sodium) plant growing lights work better and, if used, should be placed 2–4 feet (0.6–1.2 m) about the plants.

how does it work?

erin_starr — 2015-07-23 04:42:12 UTC

Sage might help chemical imbalances in the

brain that cause symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

recipes

erin_starr — 2015-07-23 04:43:13 UTC

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/butter-and-sage-sauce-recipe.html

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/26778/cheese+and+sage+stuffed+chicken

description

erin_starr — 2015-07-23 04:45:43 UTC

The soft, yet sweet savory flavor of sage along with its wonderful health-promoting properties is held in such high esteem that the International Herb Association awarded sage the title of "Herb of the Year" in 2001! Fresh, dried whole or powdered, sage is available throughout the year.

Sage leaves are grayish green in color with a silvery bloom covering. They are lance-shaped and feature prominent veins running throughout. Sage has been held in high regard throughout history both for it culinary and medicinal properties. Its reputation as a panacea is even represented in its scientific name, Salvia officinalis, derived from the Latin word, salvere, which means "to be saved

medicinal

erin_starr — 2015-07-23 04:46:17 UTC

Sage is used for digestive problems, including loss of appetite,

gas (flatulence), stomach pain (gastritis), diarrhea, bloating, and

heartburn. It is also used for reducing overproduction of perspiration

and saliva; and for depression, memory loss, and Alzheimer's disease

medicinal #3

erin_starr — 2015-07-23 04:46:56 UTC

Women use sage for painful menstrual periods, to correct excessive

milk flow during nursing, and to reduce hot flashes during menopause.

Sage is applied directly to the skin for cold sores; gum disease (gingivitis);

sore mouth, throat or tongue; and swollen, painful nasal passages.

Some people inhale sage for asthma.

In foods, sage is used as a commonly used spice.

In manufacturing, sage is used as a fragrance component in soaps and cosmetics.

medicinal #2

erin_starr — 2015-07-23 04:47:35 UTC

Women use sage for painful menstrual periods, to correct excessive

milk flow during nursing, and to reduce hot flashes during menopause.

Sage is applied directly to the skin for cold sores; gum disease (gingivitis);

description #2

erin_starr — 2015-07-23 04:48:34 UTC

any plant or shrub belonging to the
genus Salvia, of the mint family. 2. an herb, Salvia officinalis, whose
grayish-green leaves are used in
medicine and for seasoning in cookery. 3. the leaves themselves

sage compliments

erin_starr — 2015-07-23 04:50:15 UTC

Often paired with apples, bay leaf, beans, capers, caraway, celery, cheese, citrus, beef, game meats, garlic, ginger, marjoram, onions, paprika, parsley, poultry, rosemary, savory, seafood, thyme and tomatoes.

sources

erin_starr — 2015-07-24 02:15:05 UTC

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=76

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sage?s=t http://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Sage

i couldn't find the other websites

erin_starr — 2015-07-29 07:38:33 UTC

erin_starr — 2015-07-29 07:39:38 UTC

erin_starr — 2015-07-29 07:40:42 UTC

during

erin_starr — 2015-07-29 07:41:47 UTC

growing procces

beginning

erin_starr — 2015-07-29 07:42:44 UTC

nothing happening yet

end

erin_starr — 2015-07-29 07:43:48 UTC

lovely bunch of sage