Would you like to grow sage in your garden or on the balcony?
You can find out here how the cultivation works with certainty.
Munich - Fans of horror films are familiar with sage as the standard gear for ghost hunting.
Above all, white sage or Indian smoked sage has the reputation of being suitable for this.
In terms of ingredients, this is very similar to the local garden sage.
But it also has very worldly uses and is very good at relieving sore throats.
Planting sage in the garden: this is how you can be sure to grow
The sage needs a sunny and stony location.
However, it should not be planted near cucumbers * as these two plants do not get along well with each other.
Better bed neighbors are:
Beans
peas
fennel
salad
Carrots
They can be sown outdoors in May and plants that have already been grown in advance can be planted out from April.
A small amount of primary rock flour * can be added to the planting hole to make it a little more comfortable for the sage.
Propagation takes place via the seeds or via cuttings *.
Sage can be easily propagated by cuttings and of course that works much faster than by sowing, as kraut & beet reports.
Some varieties need a little more winter protection than others.
For the particularly endangered varieties, overwintering by cuttings could be a good option.
Planting sage in the garden: medicinal properties and uses
Sage is best used as an infusion or tea to relieve sore throats.
But it can also be used as a tea or to inhale in case of asthma, but this should be clarified with the doctor beforehand.
Sage can also be used to stimulate digestion and appetite.
In addition, the use of sage is also worthwhile to calm the nerves.
What hobby gardeners are particularly happy about: Fresh leaves are a great help when mosquitoes target you again while gardening.
Women who suffer from irregular periods should also try sage tea.
Sage also relieves cramps during menstruation.
However, pregnant women should under no circumstances consume sage.
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Spices, medicinal plants, bee food and anti-ghosts - sage is very versatile.
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Planting sage in the garden: the best varieties for your herb bed
Not all types of sage are suitable as a medicinal tea or herb.
But the following are particularly suitable for your medicinal or kitchen herb garden:
Dalmatian sage
Garden sage
Pineapple sage
Fruit sage
Honeydew melon sage
Lemon sage
white sage
spanish sage
Purple sage
Gold sage
Marzipan spiced sage
Indian healing sage
Clary sage
In addition to the many healing effects, sage also tastes great with meat.
In addition, the latest research suggests that there may actually be a grain of truth in the superstition about the smoked sage.
Because burning sage has a bacteria-fighting effect on rooms.
So at least it helps against the pathogenic pests.
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