How to Grow Rosemary Cuttings from the Grocery Store

[@tybn7815]

The reason the roots roted and turned black is most likely because rosmary dosnt need/likes lots of water once its rooted! It preffers semi dry soil!

[@Corinna_Schuett_GER]

Yes, it's a mediterranean plant actually growing in dry or even sandy soil. I think of you grow them in that water reservoir you might want to harvest for cooking first and then regrow from small stems again, repeating the process.

[@HowWeedGrow]

It’s just needs more oxygen and h2o2 would help kill pythium, 1ml would have been enough

[@emigrant4life]

100%, my plant died after 3-4 days just because my wife pour lot of water..😢

[@preparingforthecollapse]

Exactly.

[@rwally3able]

What timing!! Yesterday while shopping at a new local store, I walked by the stand with herbs and found just like you show. I have been messing with propagating plant and bought the package. Today I will follow your instructions . Thankyou!!!!

[@dawnmariondehaviland6922]

I tried this method years ago as soon as the roots were a couple of ins I put them in a 12ins pot a neighbor suggested mixing some sand with soil so living on the coast that's no problem all 4 are now one big bush standing at least 13/14 ins from soil level there now part of my garden display of ferns, plum tree, chives, kyle, sage and the like that I have basically waited for them to root then stuck them into a pot,

[@oneoflokis]

Good for you! 🙂👍

[@zoeyshoots]

Root prune before you go on vacation. Also, they don’t like wet feet once they are producing vegetative growth. But very nicely done!🇺🇸👍

[@ellabelle1277]

Thank you for this informative video! I had been wondering if those fresh Rosemary cutting in the grocery store could root. I live in a rural mountain area where there are no rosemary plants for sale. I ordered some live ones off Amazon a few weeks ago, but they all arrived dead. 😔 I did not want to try growing from seed. So I will go ahead and get some of the fresh sprigs for cooking from my local market and when they root, I'll be planting them in some succulent soil and see what happens. At least I know that the store herbs can root now! That is so cool! Thank you again! 🙂

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Best of luck hope you get them to grow! Move into soil once you've got decent roots and i think they're pretty resilient 🤞🤞

[@holzmann8443]

I found one advantage of growing rosemary from seed. I planted dozens of seedlings, only 3 survived this initial trial. The ones that DID survive are well-suited to my amateurish care and local soil.

[@JimmyBHarvests]

A great point!!

[@ziggybender9125]

Lol you're leaving out the part about how growing rosemary from seed teaches you Zen levels of patience. First you gotta wait longer than your used to by like 3x-7x longer for them to sprout. Then you gotta wait like a full week or 2 for the first true leaves to to form, then you gotta wait another 2 weeks for the second set of true leaves to form. I can't speak any further than that because that's the stage my plants are at right now. I can confirm I've tried from cutting from the store 4 different times and they just rotted away every time though so seed is the way to go for me I guess.

[@sarahturps1384]

Trimming the top of the plant is such a great trip! I did not know that! Thank you! Also, the roots looked pristine when you first took them out of the white jars. I'm wondering if the roots went bad because the water hadn't been changed for weeks while you were away.

[@JimmyBHarvests]

With most plants, they'll slowly drink up the water and the roots would still be a healthy white, even after long periods of time. And thats how kratky hydroponics works. With rosemary in particular though, its a dry climate plant that doesnt love excess water. Ive tried this a few additional times and could never get them to continue growing in hydroponic environments, even though they start so well. Seems soil is key for this plant

[@catrinblack8097]

Dear Jimmy, The plants love you and they became sad as you were not there. Dont talk to them like it is a good purchase and they are only in your life to save money. It is more than that it is to love her. Lovely Rosemary. Lest not forget. She is a spiritual being and perhaps start to plant her in neighbourhood projekts and in gardens around your environment as well. I personally really like you video and am hopeless with cuttings but may improve with care.

[@Anastasia-nb9wd]

You’re so right

[@xro5841]

Nice video thanks. Tip: @0:56 When you recut/cut the bottom of your steam, it is best to do so with the cut being submerged in water while being cut.

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Thanks for sharing xro i will look into that

[@sarahturps1384]

Why?

[@xro5841]

@@sarahturps1384 Read some literature a long time back about pruning & it said it was less harmful on the plant and said doing this way left the steam more open for taking in water. The literature was actually about cutting Roses if I remember correctly. It was also talking about using the cuttings for Grafting. They said you could Cut the stems then place them into water to cut it again. Otherwise Yeah be kind of hard to cut it under water while still growing in the garden. If placed in a Vase they will stay fresh longer.

[@kathynix6552]

@@sarahturps1384 prevents air gaps

[@ShoshinShow]

So simple! Love this. PS really liked the natural sunlight clip. Very moody!! EDIT: WHOA THE ENDING - WHAT HAPPPPENED????!!

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Thanks Shin! 🙏🙏

[@danielcamara8647]

Root rot

[@philipmarks8042]

If you try the deep water culture method again, you should use an air stone with air pump. The roots need air.

[@roneldunn2944]

My guess about the roots are that you first had it in jars painted white which would have made it 'light' inside the jar. The foil though, created a darker invironment and if it were placed in a sunny area, the water also became too hot and increased the chance for bacteria to grow.

[@BlueLanesMedia]

I successfully grew a whole herb garden thanks to your instructions! My mint is going bonkers and will need repotting soon because it's pushing leca out of the cup and I'm having to trim back "underground" branches that grow in all directions (including towards the roots!) every couple days. I'm guessing I'll have to cut open the net cup when up-potting. Any tips on an easy way to remove overgrown plants in net cup without causing too much damage to the root system?

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Love to hear you’re having success! Mint definitely grows fast. If you’re going to keep going with hydroponics, I would just move the net cup/plant to a bigger reservoir. I’ve never really had a need for a bigger net cup. If you want to try transplanting into some soil, cutting the net cup is probably the way to go. I’ve pulled plants out of net cups before- some roots will rip off, but if you’re able to keep 75% or more of them, the plant typically recovers fine in my experience. Good luck! Would love to hear how it turns out

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Might also be a good option to keep propagating cuttings into new plants and having a cycle of small plants going as opposed to growing a big plant. I do this with basil and it works well for me!

[@BlueLanesMedia]

@@JimmyBHarvests Thank you so much!!! I'm just gonna move it to a larger reservoir for now then. Not sure if possible here but I posted some progress photos in a thread on Facebook so you can check out some results here: m.facebook.com/groups/525004068047856/permalink/902079110340348/

[@JimmyBHarvests]

The ‘garden’ looks great! And the mint is going wild, wow! Best of luck with it moving forward. A bigger reservoir and some pruning would be good. The plant will quickly start new branches as you trim away at it. And thanks for the kind words sharing about the channel! 🙏🙏🙏😁

[@BlueLanesMedia]

​@@JimmyBHarvests Thanks! I just realized I'm the only one who consider something that tiny a "garden" lol! It feels big to me 'cause my apartment is tiny. And yep I've been sharing your videos anywhere I can 'cause that's the least I could do in exchange for such quality free lessons! Please keep up the great work! :)

[@snowflake7495]

Can i put them in my garden during autumn??

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Yea, potentially depending on your zone. Rosemary is a perennial.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I have a big bush of this plant in Florida. Can I bring stems up north and will they come back after the winter?

[@amleonard14]

Root rot can come from the water getting to warm.

[@heersrivastava2635]

O wow, thanks!

[@growingheart8039]

Looks like an anaerobic issue at the end imo Great video! 🌞

[@Yukkmann67]

I blame you left them while on holiday. Other than that. Super informative video. Bless you and the rose of Mary.

[@jimdavidson3345]

Well if you have the time and interest, try this. I think I’ll just go to the local gardening store to purchase a rosemary plant to stick into some soil. I suspect with minimal attention I won’t end up with black roots or dead plants

[@marcyyouker]

good tips thanks , love herbs and will be trying your method.

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Best of luck! Thanks for your support!

[@mikemalo6336]

What do you do to avoid fungus while waiting on roots to develop? Can you use the 10:1 water:bleach mix or does that mess up the rooting?

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Ive never tried bleach, but that sounds super risky, even once diluted. Hydrogen peroxide however is totally safe to add to your reservoirs and will kill off any algae, mold, etc that might be growing. Use the 3% diluted stuff.

[@mikemalo6336]

@@JimmyBHarvests Thanks. Also, good that you can offer something to use that's not a product that is being pushed. Just good old, off-the-shelf-DIY, again, thank you.

[@johnthomas5806]

try coating the ends in Aloe vera gel before planting, should keep the fungus from growing...

[@sarahturps1384]

@@mikemalo6336 I've heard that spraying the top of a pot or cup (what ever the seeds are planted in) with peroxide will kill fungus, therefore, keeping fungus gnats away.

[@raychavez5116]

@@JimmyBHarvests Rosemary needs a more alkaline water about a 6.0 Ph and if you were using soil, you would use lime to keep it at a good Ph.

[@DancingDevil89]

What did you add to the water? How do we plant this plant on to soil? And also, can I plant two of these in the same pot?

[@JimmyBHarvests]

I was adding hydroponic nutrients to the water. To move it to soil, I would do the same water propagation stuff at the start of the video. Once your roots are an inch or two long, move the plant into soil. Water it thoroughly and dont let it dry out. Within a week or so the plant should start adjust and start growing again. Depends on the size of your pot, but 2-3 plants is likely fine!

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Here's a video on sage, very similar process. I moved one of the plants to soil. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bInPk2eFatato68

[@miewmiewminitinivimpikitch8157]

I will try 👍

[@JimmyBHarvests]

You got this!

[@LMF5000]

Maybe the roots turned black because you weren't changing the water? I heard roots need oxygen (like fish) so if you don't change the water or have a pump making bubbles in it (like an aquarium pump) the roots eventually run out of oxygen and die.

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Many plants grow excellently in a 'kratky' style aeration free system. Rosemary just isnt one of those plants it would seem

[@sarat8577]

@@JimmyBHarvests I was reading somewhere that in the kratsky system, you should try to entirely change the water every 5-6 weeks .

[@anonymous8324]

they need an air compressor (= DWC). Kratky is shitty method for growing, plants dotn grow in puddle

[@williamwoody7607]

They missed you.

[@beni_918]

Wow, thank you very much for this video

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Thanks for the support! 🙏🤙

[@beni_918]

In your video, u used greenish stems to grow & i think that's recommended rather than using the woody stems.

[@susanlizottealbert3825]

Thank you for juicy a great help.

[@carolinekinney2364]

What about using some root starter?

[@golinger411]

Thank you for your post.

[@Kevhunts]

Can you do a video on regrowing grocery store dill

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Hey Kevin, I’ve tried to get dill to regrow once already but I couldn’t get it to work. Maybe I’ll try again

[@umiluv]

Dill does well from seed. Rosemary is better propagated than from seed.

[@tommylanderos8922]

Thanks for the video🔥

[@mercymayahole5886]

this was helpful..thank you

[@derekandfarley]

Can this be done with thyme as well

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Some internet sources say you can, but my attempts failed. Only tried a handful of times though.

[@janinebean4276]

They look like little Christmas trees!

[@debbiebond-oj1fw]

I haven’t ever been able to root it in water

[@patricia19551]

Thanks so much.

[@ajazahmad623]

I had 5 inch rosemary plant in 8 inch plastic bucket when i put it on direct sunlight rosemary plant burn and dead.....can rosemary plant survive at indoor at indirect sun light???

[@fedorabae1079]

i started following this step 9 days ago and abt 1or 2 leaves are turning black but the rest are still okay. should i cut the black ones out or i should let it be

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Either is probably fine. Not a great sign though, hope the plant made it!

[@karlblanx4140]

Can u use root hormone on rosemary?

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Of course. Will only help your cause

[@yohanawu7347]

Can you directly put the cuttings in hydroponics water?

[@samlangston6742]

Hey jimmy if you had been at home when you started seeing signs of root rot how would you have corrected the issue?

[@JimmyBHarvests]

I would have changed the reservoir at the first signs of plant distress. It’s possible the ph was out of line, or there was something funky in the tap water somehow that day. Because I was leaving the plant for 2 weeks, I moved it from its original spot to a place with less light so it hopefully wouldn’t dry out before I made it back. I’m assuming this change contributed to shocking the plant.

[@JimmyBHarvests]

I’ve grown hundreds of plants with the Kratky method and never had this happen, so I’m assuming more regular attention could have helped prevent it. At the very least, I could have taken cuttings and propagated new plants to try again

[@john2ndname]

@@JimmyBHarvests I wouldn't use tap water!..its full of chlorine and fluoride!..maybe that's what turned the roots and plants black!..Just my view on it!..good video though!..cheers!

[@emigrant4life]

Soil Requirements for Rosemary Plant **Ideal Soil for Rosemary:** - **Well-Draining Soil:** Rosemary thrives in soil that drains well. Sandy or loamy soil types are ideal as they prevent water from stagnating, which can cause root rot. - **Slightly Acidic to Neutral pH:** The optimal pH for rosemary is between 6.0 and 7.0. Soil that is too acidic or too alkaline can hinder the plant's growth. - **Nutrient-Rich Soil:** While rosemary does not require overly rich soil, it benefits from soil with good fertility. You can amend the soil with compost or well-rotted manure to enhance its nutrient content. **Soil Conditions in Nature:** - **Mediterranean Climate:** In its native habitat, rosemary is found in the Mediterranean region, where the soil is often sandy or rocky with excellent drainage. - **Dry, Sunny Slopes:** Rosemary naturally grows on dry, sunny slopes with minimal organic matter. This type of environment mimics the well-draining conditions that rosemary prefers. ### Recommendations: - **Garden Soil Mix:** For potted rosemary or garden beds, you can use a mix of garden soil, sand, and compost to ensure proper drainage and fertility. - **Container Planting:** If planting in a container, ensure it has drainage holes and use a high-quality potting mix combined with sand or perlite. By providing these soil conditions, you can help your rosemary plant flourish, whether indoors or outdoors.

[@Buziulka]

I think in many cases planting in soil is way safer for plant while we are not able to look after frequently. My rosemary plant is living without any help or watering close to higher plants and trees. I think rosemary needs a little bit of shady place.

[@MistressOnyaCox]

❤

[@jordanblackbird7223]

I think this channel would grow bigger if u invested in growing lots of high quality kush with information like u already do but bigger

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Thanks for the feedback, fluffy. There’s more cannabis content on the way

[@anissakafka7473]

Thanks 💚😁

[@JimmyBHarvests]

😁🤗

[@rebeccadees2300]

Did you use filtered water or tap water?

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Both have worked fine for me. Distilled is best, if you have it

[@elokalibian21]

Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@scottk3292]

I bought a similar package which had the roots and a tiny bit of dirt still attached. This was my third attempt, and again the rosemary died. This time, I gave the rosemary a few days to acclimate to being warmer and gave it just a tiny bit of water. Then I put it in potting soil, but not in direct sunlight. I gradually introduced it to more and more sunlight. I probably over-waterd the soil, and I have no idea about the soil's pH. The leaves started curling up and turning a dark gray-green, so I suspect root rot. I felt the soil, and find that even after two days since I last watered it, the soil is still very moist. So maybe try again using the soil I bought for my son's cactus? Any ideas?

[@12932361]

These plants generally enjoy a dryer soil. I would water them only once the soil has dried out.

[@liukahdragas5799]

I just did this yesterday haha ha lol 😆

[@lillian75t]

you... sound exactly like the "your daily dose of internet" presentor ;)

[@JimmyBHarvests]

I'll take it! 🙏😂

[@lillian75t]

@@JimmyBHarvests hahah

[@main2333]

I think they missed you!

[@christinabroadhead3810]

I agree. This was my first thought as rosemary , and maybe all plants, grow better when their human is around. Who knows why. It might even be our love and even our breath. It's easier to catch the problem if we don't leave home.

[@rebeccadees2300]

I started this process about 4-5 days ago but the submerged portion of the stems are turning brown. ??

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Rot. Need new stems. And maybe cleaner water? Not all cuttings will root its a bit of a gamble

[@phcx1]

Why not potting them before your travel?

[@JimmyBHarvests]

That would have been ideal!

[@frankthetank1369]

Water got stagnant. I think if you changed the water the roots would've not turned black.

[@tiajoah1185]

aw, they missed you

[@scorpio-girl687]

I never have any luck with these.

[@GeoffryWK]

Tried it 6 times. Doesn't' work. You'll have better luck getting a potted Rosemary or Mint or Basil or Cilantro from Walmart in the Produce Section and transplant it to a bigger pot. The Rosemary you show can be up to a week old and will not root. Also the sprig is usually bent/broken in the middle which kills it. I've had better luck growing Rosemary from seed.

[@fvgoya]

Does anyone here knows (or have any idea) of why the roots become dark?

[@JimmyBHarvests]

I believe I over filled the reservoir and drowned the plant, then the roots went black as the plant died. It’s best to leave an inch or so of roots exposed to air to help the plant breathe. I overdid it, trying to ensure the plant wouldn’t dry out while I was away on vacation

[@aa2339]

The water probably wasn’t changed.

[@saeedaseeri2289]

Water is low o2 level and high temp

[@Princetheone.]

I tried every thing never saw even a millimetre of root ! The stem rots after few days ! I even tried from a healthy fresh pot but still no roots 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@JimmyBHarvests]

I would try distilled water. And make sure no leaves are submerged in water, stem only. Good luck!

[@janakubin2547]

They need lights 😊not aluminium foil

[@ronaldsvanadzins]

Looks like the roots weren't getting any oxygen

[@jordanblackbird7223]

Real gangster

[@JimmyBHarvests]

🎯🎯💯

[@juliematt1997]

The plant was lonely.

[@t.kchong7354]

🤩👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jamesdagmond]

Rosemary lasts long in the package at the store so who knows how old that was.

[@JimmyBHarvests]

💯

[@lrll5745]

Too bad they must have not wanted you to leave?

[@raanadaud8997]

How to get it please send me the address as I want to buy it

[@jacksonwright5124]

👍👍👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️✌️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Paimonology]

err the rosemary goes star wars while u away and turn into the darkside😷

[@JimmyBHarvests]

😂

[@John-gi7qk]

they sell plants for not much more.

[@inbox1436]

H3H3 harvest

[@luzvimindarivera8397]

i,m in the philippines can u send me rosemary i,m pay the damage

[@Bilal_bacha-m9s]

No

[@markhilson4374]

Yes

[@robertross4288]

mention the sunlight amount and please do not use aluminum foil since you have now added heavy metal to your food!

[@JimmyBHarvests]

The food never touches it

[@dhil_project]

Stek rosmery

[@funksobravo1]

root rot!

[@romeliaarmstrong6143]

Well that was not nice at the end 😕 so sad 😞 I don't like my rosemary plant die 😢 ..

[@romeliaarmstrong6143]

I just can't grow mine from the ones old I have

[@JimmyBHarvests]

Happens to the best of us. Try and try again! Soil is key

[@robvanderveer8294]

Put a aspirin in to the water it’s Gatting better

[@jeanneamato8278]

Choose organic cuttings.

[@frankthetank1369]

Rosemary thought you were cheating on her.😅

[@JimmyBHarvests]

😂😂

[@patriciafaithfull6360]

WHY???? WOULD YOU POST A FAILED EFFORT??

[@JimmyBHarvests]

We can learn more from failures than success

[@gogagogic7739]

Ja sam probala neećeee

[@puppylove2493]

root rot

[@shirleyqueen2332]

Can i do the same thing with Thymes cutting 👌🇺🇸🦅🇲🇺🦤