Sage cuttings

[greenishfing]

I have an old woody, leggy sage plant that I grew from seed years ago. I would like to take cuttings off it and start a few new ones for my new herb bed.

Has anyone else done it successfully and can I do it at this time of year or only in Spring?

[teakdesk]

No, I've never taken cuttings as growing from seed seems so easy.

I have had an old woody plant produce roots on a stem that got pushed into the soil accidently so I guess rooting a cutting should be feasible but as it wasn't deliberate I've no idea about timer of year.

[Ananke]

I've only done it in spring but I think it's worth a try.

[elleme]

No, I've never taken cuttings as growing from seed seems so easy.

I have had an old woody plant produce roots on a stem that got pushed into the soil accidently so I guess rooting a cutting should be feasible but as it wasn't deliberate I've no idea about timer of year.

The same happened with me, I don't know what time of year they rooted either. The 'parent' plant was itself a cutting a few years ago, I suspect in late summer. I think it's one of the easier plants to take cuttings from.

[veggiechicken]

I take cuttings whenever I think of it!............which reminds me, must do some lavender soon

[planetologist]

It might be just me, but only about 1 in 3 cuttings have rooted. That's not much of a problem, though. I've had a higher success rate with layering, i.e. bury a branch in the soil with the top half sticking out. If you do it now you can cut them off the mother plant and transplant them in spring.

[rustylady]

You can root soft cuttings in a glass of water.

[Feral007]

Which all reminds me to plant out my sage I bought the other day, and the thyme. And then to take cuttings from the rosemary, oregano, and tarragon. If I can get enough young plants going won't have to worry about losing a couple in the heat of summer.

[bussinspain]

I took 4 soft heeled cuttings on 3rd September, plopped them into some fresh multi-purpose compost. They are under our naya (large porch) which faces south but shaded by the roof. They are kept just everso slightly damp. They are showing signs of new leaf growth so fingers crossed. If a cold spell comes I will put them indoors.

[bussinspain]

My sage cuttings did very well. All rooted beautifully. Now moved one to a large mixed herb pot and given one to a friend as well. I have 2 spares just in case.