How to Propagate Rosemary from Cuttings using Two SIMPLE Methods!

[@Growingthehomegarden]

For an update on how these cuttings did watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqLEY3mAnrpshdk

[@ihopeugrow]

I am so excited to tell you that I successfully rooted my rosemary cuttings with the help of this video!!! I didn’t use any rooting hormone. I had more than 2 dozen cuttings that took and I have given away almost all of them as summer presents. Next I want to try propagating crape myrtles. Very beautiful trees! Thank you! I look forward to more videos!

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Awesome results! That's a great use of those cuttings too, plants make great presents!!!

[@katee9496]

Where did you keep them? Outdoors or indoors? I tried with 10 cuttings. I kept them outdoors and only one rooted.

[@ihopeugrow]

@@katee9496 Outside maybe late April or early May. I also rooted my sister’s rosemary that was in her wedding bouquet. I wanted to surprise her by making a rosemary topiary. I kept it outside amongst all the other 1 gallon pot plants and it got watered when I remembered lol I finally checked it after 3 months and all 9 cuttings rooted. I gave her the baby plants to transplant into her garden. Guess I’m too impatient and ambitious to grow and shape topiaries. Btw, I’m in N. Cali zone10a. Good luck to ya!

[@jaybajan]

I started gardening and planting vegs and herbs back in 2014, and ! single rosemary plant was my very first plant I had in my garden. this is 2023. my rosemary has grown to be around 3 feet tall and about 3 to 4 foot in girth. It makes me smile so much every week when I use some of it.

[@lillic8522]

I hope you gave it enough space - mine is around 10 years old, 2 meters high and 1.5 meters wide. I trimm it several times a year, or we would not be able to access the stair to the basement. Luckily our neighbors love the cuttings, they do not need plants of their own 🤣

[@lsteiner]

Hey Barbadosian, similar story! I have cuttings from my first every rosemary plant from 2000. I have moved 3 times and still keep the original plant going with cuttings. Now I have 3 going at once, and use it in cooking as often as possible. I can imagine your smile, because I think I have the same one!

[@MarinaMandarinaWoolyWorld]

Thank you! My friend gave me a big branch of rosemary from her garden today, and I thought why just cook it, let's make me a rosemary bush 😊 now I know how 😁

[@ruthhernandez2922]

I love rosemary. It has such a lovely aroma

[@errolcollins7647]

I like rosemary and mint tea

[@ZainAhmed-md4zc]

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[@azalianz1570]

Thank you for sharing. My neighbour just pruned her rosemary and gave me some cuttings to try and propagate. Thank you for the tips

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You're welcome! I hope they root well for you!

[@lsteiner]

Thanks, I learned that I was taking the cuttings incorrectly! I was cutting little side branches near the bottom, instead of off the main vertical ones. Now that I know, I will go back and cut some from the main vertical branches, so that they SPLIT IN TWO, and make a bigger plant! Cheers!

[@rewrknme]

I’ve had my rosemary cuttings in water for 2 days incorrectly. I didn’t pull the leaves off of the bottom portion lol. Going to re-do it tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

[@Orandu]

AND!?! It’s been two years! What happened?!?

[@KarePassion]

Grows absolutely wonderful in the high desert. Just keeps growing and growing. Doesn't even need to be watered. The monsoon season keeps it happy year round.

[@mariosalazar7896]

Agreed, have some growing in Las Vegas, where most other planst have died without 1 day of watering.

[@craigmetcalfe1749]

I have a very old woody rosemary plant and was just going to cut it out until I say this video. Two uses for the stems is the best. I am going to use the removed leaves for a rosemary salt (which is brilliant on lamb) and I can finally start on my wish for a small rosemary hedge. I lived in CA for 3 years in a gated community (no, not a prison ;-)) and they had very long rosemary hedges in the front yard of each apartment and the air was perfumed every time the gardeners would trim the rosemary hedges. Cheers from Down Under!

[@Trthsker24]

Thanks for the tips. In the winter, I make almond flour shortbread and jazz it up with Lily's stevia dark chocolate chips and fresh rosemary. Low carb and aromatic.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Sounds good! Rosemary probably adds a savory taste to it.

[@bettyescookingchannel]

That's sound good. Recipe, please.

[@kylei4153]

Found a rosemary bush a while ago near my house. Couldn't help myself today, grabbed a little stalk off it. 😅 Just stuck it in a pot today, hoping for some nice rosemary soon. 😃 Fresh is best! Thanks for the video helped me loads.

[@stephenkennedy9687]

Did you get a free rosemary bush out of it?

[@mariacarolinazimara6095]

So thorough. That’s all I learned by experience and I am glad someone put it so nicely. I ended up liking very much a combination of both methods

[@christineb4179]

USING IT AS A SKEWER!!??! THAT IS BRILLIANT!

[@madeline569]

God level chef move for sure!

[@MegaBpop]

Gonna try this tomorrow and see how well it will do. Thank You !

[@nancycathey1401]

Thank you, just cut large branches of rosemary from a VERY OLD Rosemary bush.

[@hamidachowdhury334]

Thanks for sharing this tip! I understood I was rooting it all wrong and kept watering the rosemary!

[@al4377]

Thanks for the video. I had to do rosemary, thyme, oregano and basil & I prefer doing in water so I can see the rooting progress. I wanted to thank u because you gave me an idea. I didnt realize the herbs would root better in a dark environment so I put dark cloth around each small cup I'll keep you posted but hopefully it'll work ALMOST as good as rooting in the soil! Thanks again.

[@Oddy.S]

Any updates on this method?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Both methods worked. I may have shown that in another video but can't remember now. I have 6 cuttings to pot up in the garden using the soil method.

[@waltercalderon5762]

Thank you, very simple explanation that anyone (even non Green Thumbs) can do!

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You're welcome!

[@sheilamore3261]

Oh thank you so much for sharing that with me how to root myRosemary God bless you🥰

[@soniarao8700]

Thank you sir for your explanations! I absolutely second the water method as a teaching tool for kids. We propagate everything in water just for a demo and then transfer it to the soil just so the kids can learn how to do this but I love the thoroughness of your video. Many thanks!

[@stephles.]

Anyone have any tips on transferring to soil after being in the water?

[@asha6001]

​@@stephles. I'm here for the same. Any luck?

[@hergreenthumb990]

My store bought rosemary cuttings brought me here. Thank you for sharing 😘

[@jordanxfile]

Water propagation can be done in amber colored glass or opaque containers. Also, you can start adding gravel or pumice into the water once you see roots and that will strengthen the roots to act more like soil roots.

[@carolpridgeon8200]

Thanks so much!! Very helpful. I have a rosemary plant that I have had for over 25 years and I have moved. Now I can take babies of this plant with me and I don't feel so sad about leaving it. Namaste'

[@Growingthehomegarden]

That's one great reason to propagate plants. You can leave the main plant in place and not have to transplant!

[@abeerlebdeh8909]

Thanks David! I am gonna transplant rosmary from cuttings today!!!

[@galleta_2024]

Thanks a bunch. I just bought rosemary and thyme for Chicken Cacciatore recipe and of course I have tons left over. I will definitely to the water method with the Rosemary as I can put it in a darker place on kitchen counter. Now to see if I can do the same with Thyme. It's possible to root Basil in water, but shocking that the grocery store didn't have any earlier. That's next. Cheers for this video, very concise and informative.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You're welcome! We made prime rib at Christmas time and I used rosemary for it. I was able to root two cuttings off of the rosemary leftovers.

[@galleta_2024]

@@Growingthehomegarden One question leads me to another. Can I keep them in water and not plant them? How would that work, would I just cut some from the tops? I am determined to not to have to buy these again 🙂

[@Growingthehomegarden]

They will eventually die in just water. They would need some sort of nutrition. Planting in a pot and keep indoors could work. If you wanted to go hydroponic and add nutrients to the water you could try that.

[@galleta_2024]

@@Growingthehomegarden Hydroponic it is. You are a gem. I've seen some on HGTV and on Amazon, but they are for serious people. I will look for small counter one that doesn't take up a lot of space. Cheers

[@dingle5115]

Fantastic advice. I shall try . Andy from the UK

[@mariecreighton5222]

Thank you for sharing ooh I love Rosemary 😊

[@nicholashughes8214]

Thank you very informative I am going to give that a try

[@Artist_Crafter]

Thank you for sharing. I will give it a try with some store bought cuttings.

[@Da_knee7]

Great video! Answered all my questions.

[@cynthiaowens1639]

I really appreciate your teaching style. Thanks!

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You're welcome Cynthia!

[@FollowYourDreamss]

Thank you David, you make me believe in Rosemary again As I failed in planting from seeds, so stop thinking of it again I tried from cutting, several times, thanks god some succeeded but plant never grow more just remain the same size since 5 months planting? in summer suddenly all leaves become with brown dots then brown leaves then dried and died!!! I bought a plant and was super good then has the same end!!! now I have many cuttings but afraid to lose them?? I am living in the most extremist high temperature area "Arabian peninsula"country!!! I water due to hot weather but not over water!! How soil should be?? I have only normal compost??

[@citruscedar]

That was lovely, Thank you. I'm going to they both methods

[@a.j.b.8658]

Thank you for the video 😊 so lovely to hear an explanation on how different methods are achieved 👍

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You're welcome!

[@robertng4286]

Thank u Sir for this video on propagating Rosemary cuttings.. .may I ask, do u use the older but woody stem or those younger & white colour stems to propagate in water?? I had tried them in water & also with soil rooting but those stems changed into darker black colour & rotted with both soil & water rooting which I did. I am living in South East Asia, under the tropical climate..

[@nnickerson100]

i was actuly looking this up to see if it was possible. got the idea since a bit ago i put a glass that i had used for a gin and tonic in the dishwasher. it still had the sprig in it that i had used as a garnish in the glass along with melted ice and it looked green and healthy like it was still alive despite it having been days.

[@freddieivory625]

Nice video, propagating now. Thank you for sharing

[@EnamarieNavarro]

Love the rose merry plant in my yard. It It is huge! Though I'm going to be moving soon so I have to re plant it.

[@yinkiboy]

i love rosemary

[@joshuaadao4087]

I wish I did this earlier. I've been just focusing on propagating my basil plants. I have huge bunchy rosemary. Thanks for the tips! I'll be doing it now.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You're welcome! Rosemary works out to be just about as easy to propagate as basil.

[@charlsiepecoraro]

Thank you! I am going to try this today!

[@wildyarns1894]

Thank you so much, I think it is an excellent video and very helpful. I’m going to try it. Thanks again.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You're welcome!

[@sarahr7279]

I haven't had luck with the second option but I will definitely give the first one a try🤞👍

[@TnT_F0X]

Time to put fresh Rosemary on the shopping list. I have my pepper plants in a small indoor growtent for the winter, might as well plant some tasty herbs and take full use of the grow light!

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Sounds like a great plan!

[@TnT_F0X]

@@Growingthehomegarden I dipped the ends in rooting powder, wrapped them in a damp towel, once roots start budding they'll hit the soil. Had tasty rosemary pork chops with the leaves I stripped off, looking forward to a permanent fresh rosemary bush :D

[@Growingthehomegarden]

@@TnT_F0X Sounds like a good start! I'm curious how they will do in the damp towel. I've never tried them that way. Could be a good option.

[@TnT_F0X]

@@Growingthehomegarden I saw the rosemary stems are 5 days old, so I figure moist paper towels will give them more access to water until roots start showing up. Snipped the ends like roses to expose fresh stem before I root powdered them... if this works that's a good way for anyone to start a rosemary bush for cheap.

[@juidasgupta5120]

Beautiful video and very useful tips. Really liked your video. 👍

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Thank you!

[@b.kdutta7626]

Leaves put in coconut/ olive oil.use in head will get alot hair..It is costly in India. I used It in New Zealand in my son's Garden. Thks

[@haydehabdolahian7691]

We are in MN and they do t survive our winter 😢we are in Zion 4 today is first day of may and our weather middle of the day is 54 but the wind is much colder and is really windy 😡😡😡thank you for your information 🙏🏾I wish we could see which one works better 😏

[@FknNefFy]

You could just put The water cup inside of a mug or something else opaque to make it dark but then you can still lift it out to see it

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thank you kind sir. I will be doing this several times this spring!!!

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You are welcome!

[@ronniechristie5599]

Thanks Fir this Rosemary’s Info 🙏🏽🖖🏼😋😅

[@debiegordon3787]

Been doing water method w 1 in 10 surviving☹️ AFTER I plant... so I agree how changing their environment is a PROCESS...going to try bark/ peat/hormone👍🌿DO u have followup video of ur results? TQ

[@cirtey29]

Replace rooting hormone by dipping in honey

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Rooting hormone and honey are a little different in function. Honey can serve as an antifungal and help the cuttings last longer so they do not rot. It gives them more time to root on their own. Rooting hormone has the growth hormones in it. Both can be useful.

[@ellacarson2048]

I have one creeping Rosemary plant that is growing into the walkway. I’d like to cut it back and use it to make new plants

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Go for it! You could also layer it by nicking the stem under a node and pinning it to the ground. It will form roots along the stem and you can sever the stem from the original plant.

[@ellacarson2048]

Thanks

[@robertng4286]

Thank u for this video. Do use softwood or hardwood this method of rootings?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You should be able to root either hardwood or softwood. In the spring to early summer it's softwood usually. In the fall the hardwood can be rooted.

[@robertng4286]

@@Growingthehomegarden thanks of this valuable info. I am staying in the tropical climate like Singapore, hot sunny days with rainfalls, high humidity weather.. what would u recommend, softwood or hardwood?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

@@robertng4286 probably softwood. 1st year growth is always better.

[@robertng4286]

@@Growingthehomegarden thank u so much for your advice here & very much appreciated by me, 🙏

[@JR764.._]

Thank you so much, I am in awe as you make it look so easy. I will definitely try this 😊

[@mreverybody1150]

Ive used amber bottles to solve the light issues in the past...

[@kinzanaveed344]

Thank you for an elaborate video. For water propagation method, do we have to change water every few days or it can stay in same water until roots starts coming out?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Yes! When the water starts to get a little stale, not as clear go ahead and change it out. Here's a little more on propagating cuttings in water. Just did a video on that subject: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZvKc6V5jtadaaM

[@DougGreenAustin]

Very nice and very well done, thanks

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Thank you Doug!

[@mattken1321]

Many thanks for the tips mate!👍

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You're welcome!

[@greengarden8784]

Useful information

[@DuncanMolloy]

Got a huge old bush that's growing onto a path. I've had to cut back what are effectively wooden branches. Is there any chance of propagating from those, or am I better off with newer growth?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

There's always a chance but first year growth tends to root best. It wouldn't hurt to give it a try and see what happens!

[@foxnsage]

Great video!

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Thanks!

[@MrSevillian]

Thanks for the video. Do you keep the cuttings in the water jar indoors or outdoors?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Usually I do them indoors. You could do them outdoors but they are easier to monitor indoors.

[@wilmarainwater5333]

Many thanks, will try it!

[@louannhuber2651]

I have an old rosemary plant outside. It needs help because it’s so woody. Should I cut it way back? I’ve determined it doesn’t like too much water (I’m in New Mexico) so just give it a little water once in awhile. It doesn’t bloom. Any advice?

[@uritubeful]

Loved the video! Thank you 👍

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You're welcome, I appreciate the feedback!

[@melissaprinzing2701]

I don't think my rooting hormone is safe for edible plants. What kind do you use? Does it say it is safe?

[@scruffygardenerau2098]

Thanks mate. Great educational video

[@jainebotha6072]

Thank you so much gone try this❤😊

[@nicolet526]

Love you video! Thanks...would this work for rosemary purchased in the grocery store not in pot that has already been cut?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

It's very possible. I would do a fresh cut at the bottom of the cutting then stick them in your medium.

[@IndianaRose.]

Terrific, thank you

[@madeline569]

I heard a bit of honey can be used as rooting hormone. I will try it at least and let you know how it goes!

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Honey has some antibacterial and anti fungal properties that do help cuttings. I think that may be the main benefit.

[@d3s1r3dpk]

Powder growth hormone or liquid/gel Which do you prefer? Have you used both?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Generally the powder is what I've used over the years. I've tried the liquid gel and haven't noticed a significant difference in rooting. For rosemary it isn't necessary. Or you could use willow water to help a little.

[@tyroneshoelace4872]

I have a Rosemary plant that is doing very well. However, it is more of a crawling plant than yours which grows straight up. Are there different types of Rosemary plants?

[@creatednordestroyed5339]

great video

[@brianablonsky332]

Can the same be done with thyme ?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Definitely! Here's a link to a video I did on thyme: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp6piZWlbs-rp8U

[@raefaulkner5497]

So so easy cool thanks

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You're welcome!

[@dfishman76]

When is the best time of year to do this?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

During the growing season anytime. I would leave about 4 to 6 after rooting to get established before your first frost date.

[@jenniferwalters579]

I’m propagating rosemary and I’m not certain if I should leave the cuttings outdoors in its new temporary pot in zone 6b or should I bring them indoors until they root? I was hoping to plant this pot in a new herb bed.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

For rosemary in winter I would bring it indoors to root although you would likely have success either way. I wouldn't put it back outdoors until all danger of frost has past though. Just it keep it growing well without damage it may not be prepared for.

[@jenniferwalters579]

@@Growingthehomegarden I wasn’t thinking. I by mistake left the pot of fresh trimming outdoors and we had a frost. Pray for these innocent little suckers. Thank you for the common sense reminder.

[@pamelasmith2473]

Thanks for sharing

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You're welcome!

[@helenmeldon2612]

Thank you for your video 👏👌😍

[@christinagarner13]

I also watched the follow-up video where you show how your pots of rosemary trimmings rooted. At what point would you transplant the rooted trimmings into a larger pot, and how would you recommend doing so? Would you replant the entire contents of a 3” pot (so all 4 rooted trimmings) into a larger pot, or can those be separated into 4 new plants? I have one big rosemary bush and would like to root enough trimmings to fill 3-4 pots (8” diameter), so I’m not sure if I should cut enough trimmings to root in one 3” pot or for 3-4 pots. I’m a beginner, so I hope that makes sense. Thanks!

[@Growingthehomegarden]

I would transplant the separately for a little while until you see some branching. You can encourage that by pinching the stem tip. One plant can be done per pot so each cutting can eventually grow into a nice bushy rosemary plant.

[@christinagarner13]

@@Growingthehomegarden Thank you!

[@9jmorrison]

If root tone is acidic, would a bit of vinegar speed rooting?

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

Thank you, very weel presented.I'll try to reproduce, although I don't have the hand for it.

[@TheMzTR]

Tks for sharing this with us

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@tenderlandsuite]

Great video! I absolutely adore Rosemary and use it in almost everything I make in the kitchen. Unfortunately, it does not winter over where I live, New England, planting zone 5. That means I have to buy new Rosemary plants in pots every year. I haven't bothered transplanting them into the garden since they won't make it past one season. Instead, I have pots scattered around the garden sitting on top of the ground, and in a pot that I keep on my doorstep outside. I don't think bringing small pots indoors is a workable solution because my house is fairly dark; I don't get good sunlight. So with this information, would you have any suggestions to allow these plants to Winter over in my climate?

[@melissaharland5609]

Your house has windows, um assuming...put da pot near da WINDOW,DUH

[@joycepray1132]

I’ve kept my potted rosemary several years and you can keep it in a garage with little light but since you’re where it gets cold, just put it in the bathroom or kitchen window sill.

[@jamesglover2251]

I know you posted this a year ago but since rosemary is a zone 6 there’s a chance you could get it to over winter in your garden. To ensure success try to keep the roots from experiencing winter wet, and plant as close to your home as possible. The radiant heat coming from your home has the chance to warm the root ball and keep it safe over winter. I live in zone 6 and I know a lot of people who use this trick to keep plants as perennials even when the plants get up to zone 8.

[@jamesglover2251]

Also, a really large layer of mulch to insulate the roots is a big help for the plant

[@kathleenmonsegue9700]

Why not build or purchase a heated greenhouse to keep the rosemary and other plants happy?

[@minabhalami6531]

धन्यवाद बाबू

[@saradhipapisetti1265]

Well explained tanq

[@wasilaahmad4056]

Nice video. Thanks. I will appreciate if anyone can respond to why my Rosemary stalk is drying . From Nigeria

[@Growingthehomegarden]

That's a tough question to answer since I don't know the growing conditions. It could be lack of moisture, poor soil, too soggy soil, fungal issues, or other diseases. Can you describe the growing conditions?

[@wasilaahmad4056]

@@Growingthehomegarden Thank you so much, really appreciate your response. It's a bit of raining some days, other days it's hot. It's planted in a waste basket. I added manure as well. This is the second Rosemary, I succeeded in killing the first! The first was doing great planted in the soil until I decided to remove and plant in a container.

[@nothingknitting]

Can I leave rosemary outside during winter in a cold climate??

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Our rosemary will do fine in cold temps down to around 15 degrees F. What really gets it is when the location is wet in the winter. If you are unsure whether it will make it or not plant it in a pot and bring in indoors for the winter. Then you can enjoy it year round!

[@kiethyannah425]

Now I know why my rosemary always because of too much water. Thanks

[@rebeccadees2300]

I’m currently doing the water method but the stem part in the water have turned brown.

[@almawalsh7843]

What brand of hormone you use? I am just a beginner in planting. Thanks alot

[@Growingthehomegarden]

I generally use the one here on this page: growingthehomegarden.com/favorite-home-garden-products/

[@donnalarson8558]

What is the coldest temperature rosemary can survive?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

I'm not sure how cold for sure. Our rosemary has survived under 10 degree temperatures for a night and in the teens quite often. From what I have observed rosemary does not like wet feet in the winter and die if it has an excessively wet site. I have a plant in a pot that has been outside this winter and it is just fine after many days of 10 to 20 degree temperatures.

[@reneeacosta4420]

I propagated in water with two different kinds of glass.... one clear and one brown... The one in the brown glass did a lot better.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

They do better without the light around the roots. It makes sense why the brown did better. Cool experiment!

[@reneeacosta4420]

@@Growingthehomegarden good to know... I have propagation holders that aren't clear at all...I think it's ceramic? I'm gonna try those and see the difference.

[@ErikaVondrak]

Awesome, thank you so much 🙏

[@smiley2477]

I live in Texas. It does well until we have a major rain week and then it dies… I had it planted in a deep deep deep pot but it just rained too much. I guess I gotta keep this in a tiny pot or something I can bring inside when we have crazy rains…

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Maybe try adding sand to your potting mixture to help improve the drainage. It really doesn't like wet feet and usually does well in pots. Crazy rains will do it though!

[@sokavoos5905]

Can we propagate in December??

[@ExposingBethel]

My rosemary is over 40 years old. I taking runners off the plant so I dont have to use clippings and root them. The runners alread have roots.