Rosemary is one of the most satisfying plants to propagate by cuttings. They are so easy. All you do it take 3 inch tip cuttings from actively growing plants, pinch off the bottom leaves, dip in rooting hormone, slip into well draining potting soil or perlite. Label them, water lightly, stick into a plastic bag, twist tie the bag closed, and place in a sunny windowsill. 3 weeks later, voila! roots. I get almost 100% rooting. It doesn't matter what season as long as the tips are still green and actively growing. So satisfying since the plants are drought tolerant, edible, and beautiful.
Monday, September 5, 2011
rosemary cuttings
Rosemary is one of the most satisfying plants to propagate by cuttings. They are so easy. All you do it take 3 inch tip cuttings from actively growing plants, pinch off the bottom leaves, dip in rooting hormone, slip into well draining potting soil or perlite. Label them, water lightly, stick into a plastic bag, twist tie the bag closed, and place in a sunny windowsill. 3 weeks later, voila! roots. I get almost 100% rooting. It doesn't matter what season as long as the tips are still green and actively growing. So satisfying since the plants are drought tolerant, edible, and beautiful.
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