Multiply rosemary yourself quickly and easily

Rosemary is one of the most popular kitchen herbs. We'll show you how you can easily multiply the spicy shrub yourself.

From the propagation of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is generally not advisable. It simply takes too long for the seed to germinate and the tender seedlings to push themselves to the substrate surface. Under optimal conditions with high germination temperatures of 25 to 30 °C, it takes six to eight weeks for the first green to appear. So this variant is more for the patient who want to expand their stock of rosemary. If a rosemary plant already exists, it can be propagated much better and faster via cuttings. We'll show you how to do it and what you need to pay attention to.

Propagation of rosemary from cuttings

• Choosing the right season: spring is usually best for propagating cuttings. At this time of year the plants sprout freshly. The tender young shoots are particularly easy to root. In addition, the higher light supply in spring favors the propagation of rosemary via cuttings. A bright and warm place on the windowsill is ideal.
• Cutting the cuttings: The shoots that serve as cuttings should have a minimum length of 5 cm, but no more than 10 cm long. It is important to note that the shoots do not yet have any roots in the lower area - this would make rooting unnecessarily difficult and lead to reduced rooting success. Use a sharp knife to cut the cuttings. Scissors cause bruising at the cutting point, which is not exactly conducive to the formation of new roots on the cutting.
  

• Choice of substrate: Special substrates are offered for the propagation of plants via cuttings. This is characterized by a low nutrient content. They also have a very airy, loose structure, which gives the delicate newly formed roots of the cuttings makes it easier to advance in the pot and also provides them with sufficient oxygen will. It is best to first fill the substrate in propagation trays or small degradable paper pots, this saves space on the You can still repot the small plants on the windowsill and in a larger container after the successful one rooting.

• Put the cuttings in the ground: Do not insert the cuttings too deeply into the substrate. Only the first centimeter above the interface should be in the substrate. If necessary, you should remove the needles at this point. If these are in the substrate, they begin to mold. After the cuttings have found their way into the substrate, water it well. Don't skimp on water here.

• Creating the perfect environment: In addition to a warm and bright place on the windowsill, cuttings attach great importance to the so-called tense air. To do this, cover the propagation vessels with a transparent lid. The propagation boxes, which are available in different variations and price ranges and consist of a base and a removable lid, are practical. If you only put it in a single pot, you can also put a cut-off PET bottle over it. The following meaning is behind it: The cuttings do not yet have roots with which you can draw water from the substrate. The increased humidity that is created with the cover prevents excessive evaporation through the rosemary needles and dangerous wilting.

• Weaning the cuttings: After two to three weeks, the first roots will form on the cut rosemary cuttings. Now it's time to slowly take the spoiled young plants out of their humid comfort zone. In the long run, life-threatening fungi threaten to attack the rosemary due to the high humidity. A gentle acclimatization to the drier ambient air is advisable in order not to throw the cuttings into cold water. For example, take off the lid only at night and leave it on the plants during the day as usual. If you also take the lid down during the day, you can observe the delicate plants a little more closely. If the tissue becomes too soft and there is a risk of sagging wilt, it is better to cover them again with the transparent lid. Alternatively, you can wet the rosemary offspring with a fine jet of water from an atomizer.

So when it comes to rosemary, choose the Propagation via cuttings - then you can enjoy the aromatic kitchen herb earlier. If you follow all the steps, the rosemary cuttings are guaranteed to feel at home with you and reward the care with a remarkable propagation success.

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