Growing rosemary is relatively easy, and it’s a wonderful herb to have in your garden due to its culinary uses and aromatic foliage. Here’s a guide on how to grow rosemary:
- Choose a Suitable Location: Rosemary thrives in full sunlight. Select a spot in your garden that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Ensure the soil is well-drained, as rosemary does not tolerate soggy conditions.
- Soil Preparation: Rosemary prefers well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. If your soil is heavy or clayey, amend it with sand or organic matter such as compost to improve drainage.
- Propagation: Rosemary can be grown from seeds, cuttings, or transplants. While it’s possible to grow rosemary from seeds, it’s more common and quicker to start with cuttings or transplants from a nursery.
- Planting: If planting from seeds, sow them indoors in pots or trays about 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost date. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. If starting with cuttings or transplants, plant them directly into the garden soil after the last frost date.
- Spacing: Space rosemary plants about 2 to 3 feet apart to allow for their spreading habit and to provide good air circulation.
- Watering: Rosemary is drought-tolerant once established and prefers slightly dry conditions. Water newly planted seedlings regularly to help them establish roots. Once established, water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
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