Can you grow rosemary from a cutting without rooting hormone or other treatments?

Yes, it is possible to grow rosemary from a cutting without rooting hormone or other treatments. However, the success rate may be lower than if you were to use rooting hormone, and the process may take longer.

To grow rosemary from a cutting without rooting hormone, you will need to:

  1. Take a 4- to 6-inch cutting from a healthy rosemary plant.
  2. Remove the leaves from the bottom inch or two of the cutting.
  3. Dip the end of the cutting in water, and then in a rooting compound.
  4. Plant the cutting in a pot filled with moist, well-drained potting mix.
  5. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location.
  6. Keep the potting mix moist, but not soggy.
  7. In 4-6 weeks, the cutting should have developed roots.
  8. Once the roots are established, you can transplant the rosemary plant to a larger pot or into the garden.

Here are some additional tips for growing rosemary from a cutting:

  • Use a sharp knife to take the cutting. This will help to prevent the stem from being crushed.
  • Make sure the cutting is healthy. Avoid cuttings that are diseased or damaged.
  • Plant the cutting in a pot that is at least 6 inches deep. This will give the roots plenty of room to grow.
  • Keep the potting mix moist, but not soggy. Overwatering can drown the cutting.
  • Be patient. It may take several weeks for the cutting to develop roots.
  1. Can you grow rosemary from a leaf? No, rosemary cannot be grown from a leaf.
  2. How long does it take for rosemary to root? It can take 4-6 weeks for rosemary to root.
  3. What is the best time to take rosemary cuttings? The best time to take rosemary cuttings is in the spring or fall.
  4. Can you grow rosemary indoors? Yes, rosemary can be grown indoors.
  5. Is rosemary a perennial? Yes, rosemary is a perennial.
  • Miracle-Gro Potting Mix
  • Scotts Rooting Compound
  • Bonnie Plants Rosemary Herb Plants
  • Burpee Rosemary Seeds
  • AeroGarden Harvest Elite with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit

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