Last updated on September 23rd, 2022 at 02:07 pm
Flowering is generally seen as a normal phase in most plants. However, for a few plants like sage, flowering is not a frequent occurrence. It happens only on a few occasions.
Therefore, it’s only natural that its cultivator may get worried and begin to ask questions. What then is the reason for this?
Why is my sage plant flowering?
It’s perfectly normal if your sage plant is flowering. It causes absolutely no harm at all. The reason is due to certain conditions that are responsible for its growth and development. Some of the conditions prompting the flowering of your sage plant are; Warmth, Moisture, Sunlight, and Food.
Should I Let my Sage Plant Flower?
Most people grow plants in their gardens and nurture them only to harvest the seeds, fruits, leaves, and not the flowers.
Therefore, they cut flowers off immediately after they grow. Unfortunately, they do this without analyzing its usefulness and benefits.
One morning, you could wake up and discover that your sage plant is producing flowers and wonder if you should allow it.
Well, you should, because there’s nothing wrong with your plant. In fact, the appearance of these flowers is due to certain factors. They are:
1. Warmth
Mild and temperate environments increase the growth of your plant and the blooming of its flowers.
2. Moisture
Abundant air and moist soil containing water also boost your sage plant to produce flowers.
3. Sunlight
This condition plays a significant role when flowering takes place.
4. Food
Certain nutrients such as nitrogen contribute a lot to its growth.
Most plants produce flowers but if your sage doesn’t. i would recommend you to read our this article.. However, while some are beneficial, some are not. These conditions promote the development of the flowers and increase the growth of your sage plant.
Benefits of Sage Plant Flowers?
It may interest you to know that these flowers are beneficial. Below are some of the benefits:
1. Herbal tea
The flowers are used to make a nice cup of herbal tea which is soothing and relaxing.
2. Herbal soap
The soap made from the flowers is healthy and gives off a pleasant fragrance.
3. Cream cheese
It’s not only health-related, but it’s also instrumental in baking and cooking. They are used in the production of cream cheese as well.
Garden cocktails, ice cream, jelly, and many more are products of the sage plant flower. Also, the flowers have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-aging properties.
All these help in the maintenance of good health, therefore, adding value to life.
You Harvest Sage After it, Flowers?
Known for their various benefits, the leaves are usually harvested to serve different purposes; culinary, ornamentally, medically, and commercially.
Due to this, your sage plant is highly marketable. Fortunately, the flowers are as well. Thus, harvesting your sage plant even after it produces flowers will not affect it in any way.
The reason is that the flowers do not reduce the quality and the size of your plant. Instead, it only adds beauty and color to it.
Also, you’ll still get that fragrant smell and unique flavor it produces.
Furthermore, you can pluck the flowers from the leaves when harvesting and use them separately. You can also harvest them before the flower grows.
However, it is best harvested when the flowers have not developed yet, though the plant will remain the same with or without the flowers.
We have already established that harvesting your sage plant after it flowers is not a bad thing. However, if you want to use the leaves strictly, you can pick out the flowers and cut the leaves.
Interestingly, you can make a lot of profit from both the leaves and flowers. It can also add color and beauty to your environment. Lastly, you can use it in special delicacies in a restaurant or at home.
Can You Eat Sage When it is flowering?
Many people often wonder if you can eat some flowering plants or if it’s poisonous for human consumption.
Furthermore, many plants today produce flowers we can eat, use as decorations, herbs, food, oils, and so on.
Despite its numerous uses at this stage, many cultivators fear eating a flowering sage plant. However, your sage plant is edible even when it is flowering.
It is very beneficial and can be eaten separately and with flowers. Furthermore, the plant is used diversely.
You can use the leaves and flowers to make mouth-watering dishes. You can use them to garnish your food and meat, giving off that exquisite taste and color.
They can also be prepared with salads and other fresh vegetables. Other areas you can use them are; cakes and pastries, herbed vinegar, syrups and sugared flowers, ice cubes, and many more delightful dishes.
That said, I’d highly recommend this plant for chefs, bakers, industries involved in pharmaceuticals, and gardeners.
Conclusion
Your sage plant producing flowers is not weird as it’s beneficial in many ways you could possibly imagine.
Therefore, the flowers should not be pinched or cut off as their usefulness is priceless. It’s instrumental in medicine, cooking, baking, decorating the environment, producing special oils, and lots more.
Thus, gardeners/horticulturalists and harvesters should analyze the plant, including its flowers, and know its worth before cutting or plucking them.
Some of these flowers contribute to your finance and could fetch you a handsome amount if appropriately used.
However, though it is useful, it should not be consumed raw to avoid detrimental health issues.
Your sage plant is truly one of a kind.
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