Propagation methods of sage

Sage, also known as Salvia miltiorrhiza, Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, Perilla, etc., is a 2012 or perennial herb and evergreen shrub, but sage also blossoms, and the flowers are light blue or purple. Sage has its own fragrance, the fragrance is strong and pungent, it is not difficult to plant, it is relatively cold-resistant and drought-resistant.

Sage

Sage can be propagated by seed or cuttage. Seeds can be sowed from February to August, and sown in four seasons in greenhouse. Before sowing, the seeds were soaked in 50 ℃ warm water and stirred. After 5 minutes, when the temperature dropped to 30 ℃, rinse with clean water several times, and then put them in a constant temperature to accelerate germination, or soak them in clean water for 24 hours before sowing. Direct seeding or seedling transplanting was used. The cutting time is from May to June, and the stem tip at the top of the branch should be selected to grow 5~8cm, cut at the lower position of the stem node, and then cut into sandy soil or perlite after picking 2 or 4 large leaves. The cutting depth is 2.5~4cm, the plant row spacing is 5cm × (8 ~ 10) cm, watering after cutting, and covered with film heat preservation, new roots can be produced in 20 ~ 30 days, and seedlings can be transplanted and planted after 3 ~ 5 days. Deep ploughing and fine harrowing before planting, the barren soil can be applied with organic fertilizer 2000kg per mu to form a 1.2m to 1.5m wide border, which is planted according to the row spacing of 30cm × (45mm 50) cm, and watered after planting. Choose pots with diameters above 18cm, one for each pot. When the seedlings survive, pay attention to weeding frequently, watering in drought, especially in hot summer, apply a small amount of compound fertilizer while watering, and drain in time in rainy days. The north needs to prevent the cold and survive the winter. the method is: after the upper part is harvested, pour frozen water and cultivate the soil, the soil is 20cm or higher, and after the final frost in the next year, dig the soil and water it to facilitate germination and growth.

Propagation methods of sage

Seed propagation of sage

Sage is usually sown in spring and early autumn.

Before sowing, in order to improve the seedling emergence rate and early emergence, the seeds can be soaked in 50 ℃ warm water. When the temperature drops to 30 ℃, rinse with clean water several times, and then germinate at 25: 30 ℃ or soak in water for 24 hours before sowing. Direct seeding or seedling transplanting can be done.

As the seeds of sage are small, they should be sown shallowly. Cover thin soil after sowing and sprinkle water frequently to keep the soil moist.

Cutting propagation of sage

From May to June, the tip, which is not very tender at the top of the branch, is 5 cm long and 8 cm long, cut off at the lower position of the stem node, remove the basal 2-3 leaves, press the row spacing 5 cm × 5 cm, and insert it into the seedbed with a depth of 2.5 cm.

Watering after insertion, and covered with plastic film to moisturize, the new root can be planted with appropriate density after 20-30 days.

Field management of sage

After planting, the soil should be loosened and weeded in time.

It should be properly irrigated during drought and drained in time after rain. In the growing season, topdressing 2 to 3 times according to the situation, each time can recover about 5 kg of urea per mu.

To the north of the Yangtze River, soil needs to be cultivated in winter to survive the winter. generally, 20 cm-high soil is cultivated after the above ground is harvested and irrigated before freezing in winter, and the soil is opened and watered at the end of the next spring to make the buds grow. South China can survive the winter safely without coverage.

Culture methods of sage

Sage

Scientific name: Salvia farinacea

Aliases: autumn Salvia miltiorrhiza, Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, Perilla leaves, Salvia officinalis, Salvia officinalis

Families and genera: Labiatae, Salvia.

Morphological features: 2012 or perennial herbs and evergreen shrubs. Plant height 30~60cm. Much branched, leaves opposite, long oval, gray-green color, leaf surface with concave and convex texture, pungent and rich fragrance, flowers are light blue or purple, sometimes white or light red. Seeds subellipsoid.

Ecological habits: like sunny or semi-overcast environment. It is more hardy. Can tolerate a low temperature of-15 ℃. Like sandy loam with good drainage, prefer fertilizer, and have strong drought resistance.

Cultivation management: seed propagation or cutting propagation can be used. Seeds can be sowed from February to August, and sown in four seasons in greenhouse. Before sowing, the seeds were soaked in 50 ℃ warm water and stirred. After 5 minutes, when the temperature dropped to 30 ℃, rinse with clean water several times, and then put them in a constant temperature to accelerate germination, or soak them in clean water for 24 hours before sowing. Direct seeding or seedling transplanting was used. The cutting time is from May to June, and the stem tip at the top of the branch should be selected to grow 5~8cm, cut at the lower position of the stem node, and then cut into sandy soil or perlite after picking 2 or 4 large leaves. The cutting depth is 2.5~4cm, the plant row spacing is 5cm × (8 ~ 10) cm, watering after cutting, and covered with film heat preservation, new roots can be produced in 20 ~ 30 days, and seedlings can be transplanted and planted after 3 ~ 5 days. Deep ploughing and fine harrowing before planting, the barren soil can be applied with organic fertilizer 2000kg per mu to form a 1.2m-1.5m wide border, which is planted according to the row spacing of 30cm × (45m-50) cm, and watered after planting. Choose pots with diameters above 18cm, one for each pot. When the seedlings survive, pay attention to weeding frequently, watering in drought, especially in hot summer, apply a small amount of compound fertilizer while watering, and drain in time in rainy days. The north needs to prevent the cold and survive the winter. the method is: after the upper part is harvested, pour frozen water and cultivate the soil, the soil is 20cm or higher, and after the final frost in the next year, dig the soil and water it to facilitate germination and growth.

Application: can be planted in the courtyard or on the balcony. It is generally used to soften the taste when cooking soups or strongly flavored meat. Flowers can be used to make tea, can eliminate oil in the body, with antiseptic, antibacterial, antidiarrheal effect. Pregnant women should avoid using it. Sage essential oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, can promote cell regeneration, repair skin cell tissue, purify greasy scalp, regulate skin oil secretion, and reduce inflammation and swelling of skin problems. help improve oily skin, acne and other skin problems.