Rosemary is drought-tolerant, pest-repellent, and deer-resistant. Its blue flowers attract pollinators and it smells heavenly! It is excellent for teas, baking, cooking, medicinal & cosmetic uses and more.
Propagating rosemary from cuttings is a great way to expand your herb garden, or to share with your friends. Here are six simple steps to get you started:
- Gather Your Materials: Sharp pruners or scissors, planter filled with well-draining, moistened potting soil, rooting hormone (optional).
- Take Cuttings: Snip 5 to 6-inch stems from a healthy rosemary plant. Remove leaves from the lower 2 inches of the stem.
- Dip in Rooting Hormone: Dip the cut end in rooting hormone. This step is optional but does boost chances for cutting to root.
- Plant in Potting Soil: Place the cuttings in potting soil, leaving the top leaves exposed.
- Wait 4 to 8 Weeks: Keep the soil moist until the cuttings root in 4-8 weeks; you can check to see if they rooted by gently pulling on the cutting and seeing if it gives resistance, indicating roots have developed.
How to Propagate Rosemary in Water: Rosemary can also be propagated in water. Just place prepared cuttings into a glass of water. Change the water whenever it starts to look dirty. In 4-8 weeks there should be some roots. When there are a few roots that are a few inches long, pot them up.
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