Facts about Salvia officinalis
Taste:
Herbal, aromatic, slightly bitter
Germination:
10–20 days, light germinator
Growth to harvest:
4–6 weeks for young leaves; harvestable multiple times
Nitrogen requirement:
medium
pH range:
6.0–7.0 compatible plants
EC range:
1.0–1.8 compatible fish
Size:
30–60 cm
Cultivation
Propagation:
Seeds or cuttings; consider light germination
Medium soaking:
Keep substrate moist, avoid waterlogging
Growing medium:
- Coconut fiber
- Peat-free herb soil
- Hydroponic rock wool
- Perlite
- Peat-free herb soil
- Hydroponic rock wool
- Perlite
Light:
Bright, sunny or LED daylight
Germination temperature:
18–22 °C
Watering:
Keep evenly moist, spray regularly; avoid waterlogging
Preferred system:
Nutritional values per 100g (fresh)
Calories
32 kcal
Carbohydrates
7 g
Proteins
3.1 g
Vitamin A
170 μg
Vitamin C
21 mg
Iron
6.2 mg
Calcium
177 mg
Potassium
560 mg
Magnesium
70 mg
Medicinal Plant
Recognized application: Anti-inflammatory, throat and pharyngeal complaints, digestive support.
Active ingredients: Essential oil (thujone, cineole, camphor), flavonoids, tannins
Dosage: 1–2 tsp fresh or dried leaves per cup of tea, 2–3x daily; essential oil only standardized according to manufacturer's instructions
Sources: Commission E Monograph (BfArM), HMPC Monograph EMA/HMPC/213046/2004, DAB. Note: This information does not replace a doctor's visit. For complaints, please consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Important Cultivation Notes
- Avoid waterlogging; roots will rot otherwise
- Regularly harvest leaves; promotes bushy growth
- Monitor hydroponic systems: pH 6–7, EC 1–1.8 mS/cm
- Place in bright location; prefer full sun or strong LEDs
Cultivation Steps
- Prepare seeds or cuttings
- Plant on moist substrate or rock wool
- 18–22 °C, place in bright location, keep evenly moist
- After 10–20 days germination visible; cuttings root after 7–10 days
- Transfer to NFT/Ebb-Flow system
- Cut leaves regularly, continue cultivation
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