How to Grow Rosemary in Pots from a Sprig or SeedsMaterials Needed:

Rosemary sprigs (cuttings) or seeds
Small pots for cuttings
Larger pots for mature plants (with drainage holes)
Well-drained potting mix (with sand or perlite)
Rooting hormone (optional for cuttings)
Watering can or spray bottle
Clear plastic bag or plastic dome (for cuttings)
Organic fertilizer
How to Grow Rosemary from Cuttings

1. Select and Prepare Cuttings:
   Choose healthy, flowerless stems (4-6 inches).
   Strip off the leaves from the bottom 2 inches.
   (Optional) Dip the cut ends in rooting hormone.
2. Plant Cuttings:
   Fill small pots with well-draining mix.
   Insert cuttings 1-2 inches deep.
   Water soil gently.
3. Create a Humid Environment:
   Cover pots with clear plastic bags or domes.
   Place in a bright, indirect light location.
4. Care for Cuttings:
   Keep soil moist, but not waterlogged; mist if dry.
   Check for roots after 4-6 weeks.
   Transplant rooted cuttings into larger pots.
5. Transplanting and Ongoing Care:
   Use larger pots with well-draining mix.
   Place in a sunny location (6-8 hours of sunlight).
   Water when top of soil is dry.
   Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during growing season.
   How to Grow Rosemary from Seeds
6. Prepare and Sow Seeds:
   Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost.
   Fill trays or pots with seedling mix.
   Scatter seeds, cover lightly with soil (¼ inch deep), mist gently.
7. Germination:
   Place in a warm, bright location or under grow lights.
   Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
   Germination takes 2-4 weeks.
8. Transplanting Seedlings:
   Transplant seedlings with true leaves into larger pots with well-draining mix.
   Place in a sunny location.
9. Caring for Seedlings and Mature Plants:
   Water when the top of the soil is dry.
   Ensure 6-8 hours of sunlight.
   Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
   Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth.
   Tips for Success:
   Provide 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
   Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
   Avoid overspraying; prefers dry conditions.
   Maintain temperatures above 4°C (40°F).
   Monitor for pests and treat naturally if necessary.