Want to grow your own rosemary?
It’s easier than you think!
With just a few cuttings, you can have a thriving rosemary plant. Check out these 8 simple tactics to get started.
Ready to grow some fresh herbs?
Let’s get into it!
Get Your Cuttings
First things first, you need some healthy rosemary cuttings. Snip a few stems about 5 to 6 inches long from an established rosemary plant.
Make sure to cut just below a leaf node – that’s where the leaves branch out. If you don’t have a rosemary plant, ask a friend or buy a sprig from your local market.
Strip the Leaves
Next up, you’ll need to strip the leaves from the bottom two-thirds of the cuttings. This helps the cutting focus its energy on growing roots instead of maintaining leaves.
Just use your fingers to gently pull the leaves off, being careful not to damage the stem.
Dip in Rooting Hormone
This step is optional but highly recommended. Dip the bottom of your cuttings in rooting hormone powder.
This helps speed up the root growth process. You can find rooting hormone at most gardening stores.
If you’re skipping this step, don’t worry; it’ll just take a bit longer for roots to form.
Plant the Cuttings
Fill a small pot with seed-starting mix or a 50/50 blend of peat moss and perlite. Poke a few holes in the mix with a pencil and gently insert the cuttings, one per hole.
Firm the soil around each cutting to hold it in place. Water the soil lightly to settle it around the cuttings.
Create a Humid Environment
Rosemary cuttings thrive in humid conditions. Cover the pot with a clear plastic bag or dome to create a mini-greenhouse.
This keeps the humidity high and encourages root growth. Just make sure the plastic doesn’t touch the cuttings.
You can support it with small sticks if needed.
Care for Your Cuttings
Place your pot in a warm, bright spot but avoid direct sunlight. Check the soil regularly, and keep it moist but not waterlogged.
In a few weeks, you should see new growth. That’s a sign that roots have formed!
Remove the plastic cover once the cuttings have rooted well.
Transplant Your Rosemary
Once your cuttings are well-rooted and showing strong new growth, it’s time to transplant them. Move each cutting to its own pot filled with regular potting soil.
Water them well after transplanting. You can eventually move them to your garden or keep them in pots indoors.
Enjoy Your Homegrown Rosemary
Congratulations! You’ve successfully grown rosemary from cuttings.
Now you have fresh, aromatic rosemary at your fingertips. Snip what you need for cooking, and enjoy the delightful aroma in your home or garden.
Happy gardening!