How To Propagate Rosemary?

Take a 4–6 inch healthy stem cutting from new or semi-hardwood growth

Remove leaves from the lower half of the cutting

Optional: dip the cut end in rooting hormone

Fill a pot with well-draining potting mix or a sand-perlite mix

Make a hole in the soil and insert the cutting

Firm the soil around the stem

Water lightly to settle the soil

Place the pot in bright, indirect light

Keep the soil slightly moist, not soggy

Cover loosely with a clear plastic bag if needed to retain humidity

Remove the cover periodically for airflow

Check for roots after a few weeks by gently tugging the cutting

Transplant into a larger pot or garden bed after roots develop

Alternatively, bend a low stem to the ground, nick it lightly, and bury part of it to layer

Keep layered stems moist until rooted

Separate and transplant the rooted layer once established

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