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How—and When—to Water Your Sage Plants

Gardening Guide: The Ultimate Sage Guide: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Healing with Aromatic Sage

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How—and When—to Water Your Sage Plants

By Bill Dugan, Editor and Publisher

Watering sage

With its origins in the hot, dry climate of the Mediterranean, sage is quite drought tolerant. Over-watering can actually harm your sage plant, contributing to root rot and powdery mildew. Wait until the soil is dry and then water your sage plants deeply. If you don’t have the time or patience to do it yourself, consider a drip hose or some other drip-irrigation method that will deliver water slowly and deeply into the soil for your sage plants. If your sage plant leaves start to turn yellow, that might indicate you’re overwatering.

How often you water your sage plants depends on how hot it is and how often they receive water naturally from the rain. Usually once a week is enough. In the heat of the summer, your sage might need water more frequently—but too little is better than too much. In fact, if your sage plants start to droop a bit—don’t panic! Water them thoroughly and they’ll perk right up.

    • Tip: Dawn is the best time of day to water your sage plants. Avoid watering during the hottest time of the day, as much of the water will evaporate.

When watering sage plants, direct the water straight to the soil and the roots. Don’t spray the plants from above. Spraying the plants from above can cause mildew. Also, watering sage plants from above leads to premature water evaporation, unnecessarily wasting water. Avoid allowing water to pool under the plant as that can lead to root rot.

Generally, 1 inch of water a week for sage plants in the ground is a good baseline—and more often for plants in containers or pots. But, there are lots of varying factors that determine the right amount of water and the frequency of watering, including plant size, temperature, amount of sunlight, etc. A water gauge can help you decide how often to water your sage plants.

Rainwater is best for your garden plants. If it’s possible for you to collect rainwater, your sage will benefit from that!

When you properly water your sage, you’ll have healthy plants and a good harvest. Improper watering can lead to the following problems that you want to avoid:

  • Root rot
  • Damp off
  • Powdery mildew
  • Susceptibility to pests and disease
  • Reduced harvests and lesser-quality sage

How often do you water your sage plants? And what time of day do you water? Please tell us how you ensure that your sage plants get the right amount of water.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Sage Plants
  • Growing Sage from Seeds, Cuttings, or Seedlings
  • Growing Sage in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Sage Plants
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Sage
  • Should You Fertilize Your Sage Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Sage Plants
  • Harvesting and Pruning Your Sage
  • Storing and Preserving Your Sage
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Sage Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Sage Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Sage Garden
  • Root Rot: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Root Rot in Sage Plants
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Sage
  • Plant Profiles

  • Scarlet Sage
  • Mealycup Sage
  • Golden Variegated Sage
  • Cleveland Sage
  • Pineapple Sage
  • Common Sage
  • Recipes

  • Sage-Lemon Tea
  • Lemon Sage Pasta Salad
  • Classic Turkey Sage Dressing
  • Pumpkin Sage Soup
  • Chicken Breasts with Fresh Sage
  • Butternut Squash, Sage, and Goat Cheese Lasagna
  • Roasted Vegetables with Sage and Pecans
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Sage
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Sage
  • Resources about Sage
  • Sage Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • Preserving Sage: 6 Different Methods and Uses
  • 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Growing Sage at Home
  • The Ultimate Sage Guide—All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Healing with Aromatic Sage

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