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Sage, White Californian

Sage, White Californian

Product number: 359050
Origin: Southwestern North America
Latin: Salvia apiana

A sage from the ancient Native American tradition. Many ceremonies include white sage as an ingredient. The bushy plants form sturdy stems with powdery grey-green leaves ("white"). Bees and other insects love the flowers! Other uses: for skin cleansing, natural deodorant, and as an herbal tea. Sowing tip: Soaking seeds for 24 hours in water with smoke primer (809700) significantly increases germination!

Names:
Latin: Salvia apiana
Dutch: Witte Californische salie
Also known as: Salie, Witte Californische
English: White Sage

Sowing method: February-July in cocopeat with silver sand (809620), cover with a thin layer of soil. Optimal germination temperature 20°C, alternated with short cooling periods in the refrigerator. Cover the sowing with (fleece) cloth or a plastic lid to prevent dehydration. After emergence, place in a cooler and very bright location. Sowing tip: germination-promoting agents are available for these difficult-to-germinate seeds (choose 1 of the methods): - soaking seeds for 24 hours in water with smoke-primer (809700) significantly increases germination! - spraying with Saltpeter (809082) often gives 50% better germination - pre-soaking in Gibb3 (809080), a true miracle cure!

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