Fwd: Rosemary

  • To: R*@aph.gov.au
  • Subject: Re: Rosemary
  • From: M*@aol.com
  • Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 08:18:35 EST
  • Full-name: Mclainakag
In a message dated 11/21/99 6:37:59 PM Central Standard Time, 
Raelene.Murray@aph.gov.au writes:

<< 
 I have been trying to take rosemary cuttings with no success - can any one
 give me some pointers on how I should be doing this? (I was originally told
 it was easy :-))

Raelene-

I was shocked recently by getting roots on rosemary cuttings in a matter of 3 
weeks. 
I had taken many for a "Trade Day" I was getting ready to attend at the 
Antique Rose Emporium here in Texas.

I took 6- 8 inch cuttings of the upright rosemary, stripped the lower half of 
the stem and put into a mixture of equal parts vermiculite/perlite/potting 
soil (equal parts) and then placed the pots under a mister that cycled 4 
times for 3 minutes each day.    When I took the cuttings we were just 
beginning to have cooler nights, below 65 degrees,  but the days were still 
in the low to mid 80's.  

I had success last year during this time of year without the misters, it just 
took twice as long to get the cuttings to root.

If you are not having success with the cuttings and you are wanting to make 
more for yourself, I would suggest layering your lower stems of your mother 
plant down into the soil (you can use the end of a mental coat hanger as a 
pin) and by next spring you should have a well rooted piece to cut off. 

Happy Gardening

Kemberly McLain
Katy, Texas  Zone 9

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