Salvia apiana Plant Care Reminders

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  March 1. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for signs of mildew

  April 1. Sow Seeds Gather seeds in late Fall, sow shallowly in sandy soil in the warmth of Spring. Water from the bottom of the seed tray lightly, daily. Average germination time is 14 days. Wild seed may have a 15% germination rate. You will be more apt to have a higher survival and germination rate through seed which has over-wintered in your area. 2. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for signs of mildew

  May 1. Buy Whenever you can. Rather difficult to buy in my area, I had to have mine shipped. 2. Plant I keep mine in a huge clay pot. 3. Fertilize Fertilize lightly. Bone meal, kelp, & fish meal applied around the edges of the pot is well-liked by Sage. I like to use my worm tea once per month for that week\'s watering. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for signs of mildew

  June 1. Water Check for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered.

  July 1. Water Check for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered.

  August 1. Fertilize Fertilize lightly. I like to use my worm tea once per month for that week\'s watering. 2. Water Check for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered.

  September 1. Water Check for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered. 2. Propagate Can be propogated via softwood & hardwood cuttings. 3. Harvest When oils are at their most pungent, harvest the tops of the shrub no more than 1/4 of its height. Make sure to leave plenty of leaf for the plant to breathe.

  October 1. Water Check for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered. 2. Protect During the Winter and rainy Spring, White Sage will need protection. 3. Special requirements Protection from over-watering and freezing tenmperatures from first frost to last frost and throughout the rainy season.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! May Whenever you can. Rather difficult to buy in my area, I had to have mine shipped.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? May I keep mine in a huge clay pot.

  Sow Seeds When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements? April Gather seeds in late Fall, sow shallowly in sandy soil in the warmth of Spring. Water from the bottom of the seed tray lightly, daily. Average germination time is 14 days. Wild seed may have a 15% germination rate. You will be more apt to have a higher survival and germination rate through seed which has over-wintered in your area.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? May Fertilize lightly. Bone meal, kelp, & fish meal applied around the edges of the pot is well-liked by Sage. I like to use my worm tea once per month for that week\'s watering. August Fertilize lightly. I like to use my worm tea once per month for that week\'s watering.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? June Check for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered. July Check for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered. August Check for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered. September Check for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered. October Check for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? October During the Winter and rainy Spring, White Sage will need protection.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? March Check for signs of mildew April Check for signs of mildew May Check for signs of mildew

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? September Can be propogated via softwood & hardwood cuttings.

  Harvest When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features? September When oils are at their most pungent, harvest the tops of the shrub no more than 1/4 of its height. Make sure to leave plenty of leaf for the plant to breathe.

  Special requirements Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories? October Protection from over-watering and freezing tenmperatures from first frost to last frost and throughout the rainy season.