What Is the Price of Sage Seeds? A Detailed Guide to Growing Methods
Sage, also known as common sage, European sage, and autumn salvia, is an annual herbaceous plant of the genus Salvia in the Lamiaceae family. In China it is distributed in Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Hubei, Fujian and other places, growing on hillsides, roadsides, shaded grass clumps, watersides and under forest shade. It is often cultivated as a kitchen herb or medicinal herb. Let us take a look at sage seed prices and growing methods below!
How much is a jin of sage seeds?
The price of sage seeds is about 120 to 150 yuan per jin, but prices vary greatly depending on seed quality, variety, place of origin and market. Sage prefers a warm environment with ample light and good ventilation. Its optimum growth temperature is 15 to 22°C. It is drought-tolerant but not waterlogging-tolerant, and is not choosy about soil, preferring soil rich in lime. It is best planted in well-drained, loose neutral or slightly alkaline soil. In production, it is commonly propagated by seed or by cuttings.
Sowing methods for sage
1. Seed germination: Before sowing sage, to increase the germination rate and speed up emergence, the seeds can first be soaked in 50°C warm water. When the temperature drops to 30°C, rinse them several times with clean water and then place them at a constant temperature of 25 to 30°C to germinate.
2. Sowing seeds: Sage can be sown in spring and early autumn, either by direct sowing or by raising seedlings for transplanting. However, the seeds are small, so shallow sowing is advisable. After sowing, cover with a thin layer of soil and sprinkle water frequently to keep the soil moist.
Growing methods for sage
1. Transplanting into pots: When sage has 2 to 3 true leaves, begin transplanting into pots. Generally, 12 cm to 13 cm nutrient pots are chosen for transplanting. For the growing medium, choose loose, well-aerated garden soil mixed with organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer.
2. Temperature management: After potting, lower the temperature to 18°C, and after one month it can be reduced to 15°C. If the temperature is below 15°C, the leaves will turn yellow or drop. If the temperature is above 30°C, the flowers and leaves will be small and the plant will stop growing.
3. Fertilization management: During the growing period of sage, applying ammonium sulfate diluted 1500 times has a good effect on changing leaf color. To make the root system strong and the branches and leaves lush, apply a compound fertilizer containing calcium and magnesium at 100 ppm once every half month, and add phosphorus and potassium fertilizer once before flowering.
4. Light management: Sage prefers a sunny environment. In hot summer, appropriate shading is needed. During the seedling stage, strengthen light to prevent leggy growth. At the same time, when the plant grows 4 pairs of true leaves, keep 2 pairs of true leaves and pinch off the growing tips.
5. Pest and disease control: Common pests of sage include whiteflies and aphids, which need active control. Common diseases include downy mildew and leaf spot. When diseases occur, spray 50% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder at 500 times dilution for control.