Rosemary is widely used in cooking.
There is an opinion that it is very difficult to grow it on your own plot, but this is not entirely true.
In fact, rosemary can be grown even from a store-bought sprig. Therefore, it is worth examining the method, which will be a revelation for most, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
How to choose planting material
When choosing twigs in the supermarket, you should pay attention to their condition. It is advisable to choose green, healthy twigs with dense leaves. It is important to avoid twigs with signs of wilting or damage.
Preparing for landing
After purchasing the twigs, you need to remove the lower leaves, leaving only the upper ones. This will help create longer stems for planting.
How to perform rooting
To root the branches, place them in a glass of water. It is important that the lower nodes of the leaves remain submerged in water.
The glass should be placed in a bright place, but direct sunlight should definitely be avoided.
When to plant in the ground
When the branches have roots approximately 2-3 cm long, they are ready for planting in the ground.
You need to prepare a pot with a drainage hole and fill it with nutritious soil for garden plants. Then, the branches with roots need to be carefully transferred to the pot and covered with fertile soil.
Care after planting
Rosemary prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Moderate watering and herbaceous fertilizer will help it grow healthy and beautiful. Fertilizer should be applied with caution, as this can lead to death.
Things to remember
Rosemary is quite easy to grow, but only if the planting material chosen is of high quality.
It is also worth paying special attention to watering. If there is too much moisture, the root system may begin to rot, and this will lead to ambiguous consequences.
Earlier we wrote about which plants can be planted in May.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
