Salvia officinalis - Kitchen sage

Adversity Salvia officinalis : The plants of the vegetable garden are treated only in case of effective infestation of parasites, using specific products and avoiding the period of bloom. We remind to respect the period of deficiency of each single product used before harvesting the vegetables.

continental : We suggest to water the Salvia officinalis very frequently, since it prefers fresh and humid soils; during the cold season water only if necessary, however avoiding the substrate to dry out completely.

alpine : Waterings shall be very frequent from April to September, trying to maintain the soil constantly humid, however avoiding water excesses; during the rest of the year we can water them occasionally

mediterranean : It is advisable very frequent and generous waterings, to maintain the soil constantly humid. We can decrease waterings in winter.

continental : The Salvia officinalis needs to be exposed to direct sunlight for many hours a day to have a luxuriant growth
The Salvia officinalis tolerates also long intense frosts without any problem.

alpine : The Salvia officinalis prefer very bright locations, where they can receive direct sunlight.
These plants do not suffer from cold. They can tolerate also very intense frosts without any problem.

mediterranean : They bear few hours of half-darkness, but need at least few hours a day of direct sunlight.
It is advisable to grow this plant in the garden, since it does not suffer from cold.

Feed Salvia officinalis : Aromatic plants need regular fertilizings, from March to October; they are given adding a green plants fertilizer to normal waterings, every 15-20 days.

Salvia officinalis - Salvia