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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning
• What you need

Rosemary is a delicious herb and is great for growing indoors or outdoors. Rosemary is usually not difficult to grow, and once rooted, this perennial shrub will thrive for many years. Read on to learn how to grow, care for and harvest rosemary.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Growing rosemary

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   Find the rosemary branches. Rosemary grown from branches is easier than growing from seeds. You can buy rosemary stems from a nursery or ask someone you know if you have rosemary.Once you have found the rosemary, cut a few 10 cm branches to multiply. The best time to cut the branches is late spring, but you can do this in early autumn as well if you live in a warm climate. The rosemary plants grown from branches will be of the same quality as the mother bush.
   • If you are interested in growing a plant that is not locally available, you can order it online or ask the nursery for help. There are many varieties of rosemary, each with slightly different properties. Some grow tall and dense, some are creepy, some have purple or blue flowers, others have white flowers.
   • You can also buy seedlings or small plants from the nursery if you don't want to propagate from branches.

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   Discard leaves at the bottom 2.5 cm of the stem. Before planting rosemary, remove the leaves from the bottom of the branch (about 2.5 cm). This part will be buried in the ground.
   • These leaves need to be removed as they can cause the branches to rot.

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   Plant rosemary stems. After you have removed the leaves, you will plug the branches into a small pot containing a mixture of 2/3 coarse sand and 1/3 mud moss. Keep the pot in a sunny place, but not in direct sunlight. Water regularly and keep in a warm place until the branches are rooted. This time takes about 3 weeks.
   • To allow the branches to grow, you can place the whole pot in a plastic bag with a few holes in it. This method can regulate the temperature, keep the plants warm and moist.
   • You can also dip the cuttings of rosemary stems in root-stimulating powder to give the plant a good start.

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   Planting seedlings. Once the roots have formed, you can plant them in pots or in an outdoor garden. Rosemary is able to adapt to most soil conditions and has a strong vitality. They can thrive in snowy, limestone, high temperatures, coastal areas and in all types of soil. However, rosemary does best in warm to hot, and fairly dry climates. Choose a place that is relatively dry and has full sun.
   • Decide whether to plant the tree in a pot or plant a bush in the garden. You can also plant rosemary as a hedge with a pleasant fragrance. In cold climates, it is probably best to plant rosemary in a pot so you can move the plant as needed.
   • Even if you plan to plant rosemary on the ground in your garden, you should initially plant twigs in pots so that the plant will take root and be strong before planting it outdoors. Choose an area with good drainage, as rosemary can cause root rot if grown in waterlogged soil. The more alkaline the soil, the more aromatic the rosemary will be. Mix more lime if the soil is too acidic.
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Part 2 of 3: Caring for rosemary

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   Water the plants occasionally. Rosemary prefers dry soil, so don't over water it. Plants will thrive with a moderate amount of garden watering and will prefer rainwater.

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   Don't worry about fertilizing. This herb does not need fertilizer. However, you should make sure there is lime in the soil.

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   Bring the pot indoors during winter if you live in a cold area. Despite being a vigorous plant, rosemary can be damaged in extreme cold (-18 degrees C or colder) and branches can be damaged under the weight of heavy snow. To make sure the plant survives the winter, it's best to bring it indoors.
   • You don't need to do this if the temperature during the winter where you live doesn't drop below -18 degrees Celsius.

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   Prune if necessary. Rosemary doesn't need to be pruned to do well, but rosemary bushes usually grow fairly large and take up a lot of garden space. Every spring, trim the branches to about 10 cm short to maintain the shape you want. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Harvesting and using rosemary

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   Harvest the rosemary. You can pick up the branches of rosemary leaves as needed. Rosemary dust will continue to grow lush. Rosemary is an evergreen tree, so you can harvest it all year round.

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   Store the branches of rosemary leaves in a cool, dry place. You can also freeze rosemary in food bags and store in the freezer. Alternatively, you can remove the leaves from the branches and place them in a sealed glass jar. This preservation will help the rosemary dry and keep for many months.

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   Use rosemary in cooking. Rosemary is a great spice for both sweet and savory dishes. You can use rosemary to add flavor to meats, breads, butter, even ice cream. The following appetizers include rosemary:
   • Herbal bread
   • Seasoned pork
   • Rosemary syrup
   • Rosemary lemon ice cream

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   Use rosemary indoors. You can dry the rosemary and make it into aromatherapy bags in the drawer, use it as a home soap ingredient or blend it into a fragrant conditioner to condition your hair soft, shiny, and more. much more. Another simple way to enjoy rosemary is to brush the bushes to enjoy its refreshing, refreshing fragrance. advertisement

Advice

• Rosemary is quite diverse with many colors, shapes and sizes of leaves. Rosemary flowers also vary in color, often ranging from light green to white.
• Plant rosemary near the clothesline. Your clothes will smell fragrant when brushed on rosemary dust. Rosemary is also a great plant to plant as a fence along the walkway.
• If you have rosemary in pots, rest assured that the plant will grow well. This is the ideal solution for very cold climates as you can bring the tree indoors during winter. Rosemary can withstand thin snow but cannot withstand heavy snow or extremely cold weather. When potting plants, prune the plant to maintain its proper shape. Prune both the leaves and roots to keep the plant healthy.
• Rosemary is a tree that represents "nostalgia".
• This evergreen shrub can grow up to 2 meters tall. However, it will take a very long time for the tree to reach this height. Low rosemary varieties only about 45 cm tall are suitable for growing in pots.
• Because of its resistance to salt and wind, rosemary is ideal for growing on the coast. However, plants will do best in a sheltered area, such as by the edge of a wall, so shield the tree if possible.
• Rosemary can be frozen for up to 6 months. Simply store the rosemary sprigs in the freezer bag and keep them in the freezer. However, if your home has rosemary dust available, the easiest way is to still pick it when needed instead of taking up a lot of space in the freezer.

Warning

• Rosemary cannot stand when the roots are waterlogged, and can even die.

What you need

• Rosemary branches
• Plant pot or garden plot
• Scissors or pruning pliers to cut the original branches
• Sand
• Mud moss
• Plastic bags
• Root stimulating powder (optional)