How to propagate rosemary

Can’t get enough of rosemary? - by Better Homes and Gardens

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It’s easy to grow more without buying another plant. All you need is cuttings from the variety you want to grow.

Gather your supplies:

• Secateurs

• Seed-raising mix

• Mini propagator with cell growing tray

• Rooting hormone

• Multicrop Plant Starter

• Watering can

• Spray bottle

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Step 1: Fill tray with seed-raising mix. Snip 15cm cuttings from top of plant and strip leaves from bottom.

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Step 2: Dip cuttings into a rooting hormone then place dipped end into seed-raising mix. Press each cutting firmly into mix with your fingers.

Step 3: Dilute Plant Starter, following instructions, and apply to cuttings. Cover with lid and put in a warm spot with indirect sunlight. Fill a spray bottle with water and mist cuttings daily so soil doesn’t dry out.

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Step 4: In 2-3 weeks, test for root growth by gently tugging on cuttings. Once roots have formed, relocate into individual pots or into ground. Pinch off top of cuttings to encourage branching.