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- Q.Winter Herb Care - I have rosemary, oregano, sage, mint and parsley (Italian) in large pots (18 inches). Very heavy. Will they survive in ...
- Q.Moving Rosemary Indoors - To move my rosemary plant indoors, do I simply dig it up and put it into a pot with indoor ...
- Q.Brown Rosemary - I have Rosemary planted in a strawberry pot that has recently gone without water for a few weeks. While ...
- Q.Rosemary Plant - I have a dead Rosemary plant. Are any of the leaves good for cooking? Or does the plant need to ...
- Q.Re-potting Indoor Rosemary Plant - How do you re-pot a rosemary plant?
- Q.Rosemary Plants - I have a rosemary plant inside. Should it be transplanted if I think that the pot is too small?
- Q.Best Soil For A Rosemary Bush - I would like to know what the best soil is to grow a healthy rosemary bush in Mayer, Arizona. I ...
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Anonymous on
October 13, 2014Q.Winter Herb Care
I have rosemary, oregano, sage, mint and parsley (Italian) in large pots (18 inches). Very heavy. Will they survive in the garage on an inside wall connecting to the chicken house? I live in Wisconsin, which is not always as cold as people imagine, but well below freezing most of the winter. Zone shows different on various maps but is 5 or 6. I put them in the basement in previous years when they were in smaller pots, but they are awfully heavy for that now. Actually, the parsley is in the ground. Will it survive with heavy mulch?
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theficuswrangler on
October 19, 2014A.I can see how those pots could be very difficult to move. Why don't you start by taking cuttings, or dig up small sections, so you have something started in case your plants don't make it. Then you can try some of the suggestions in these articles. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/how-to-take-care-of-container-herbs-during-cold-weather.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/growing-herbs-in-containers.htm
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JF on
October 13, 2014Q.Moving rosemary indoors
To move my rosemary plant indoors, do I simply dig it up and put it into a pot with indoor potting soil after checking it over for pests? We've already had a couple of nighttime freezes here in Colorado and I've covered it with a large pot to protect it. I know I'll need to acclimate it gradually. Any other suggestions?? THANKS!
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theficuswrangler on
October 14, 2014A.I think you're pretty well understanding the process. Make sure to take up as much root mass as possible, cut back some of the foliage, institute gradual light acclimatization, and cut back on water. Here are a couple of articles that cover these subjects:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/acclimate-plants-indoors-winter.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm
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November 3, 2014Q.brown rosemary
I have Rosemary planted in a strawberry pot that has recently gone without water for a few weeks. While the first few inches is green, the bottom portion of each stem has turned brown. Should I cut it way back and give it a chance to come back?
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theficuswrangler on
November 4, 2014A.You can cut it back, but maybe the best thing would be to cut only part of the stems, thus leaving some leaves to produce energy for the roots to produce new leaves. When those new leaves are robust, then you can cut back the older stems. This article has some more growing tips you might find useful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/growing-rosemary-plants-rosemary-plant-care.htm
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December 11, 2014Q.Rosemary Plant
I have a dead Rosemary plant. Are any of the leaves good for cooking? Or does the plant need to be discarded?
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Nikki on
December 11, 2014
Certified ExpertA.The leaves won't hurt you if you cook with them, but they will not have the full flavor of the normal live plant or dried one from live leaves.
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December 29, 2014Q.re-potting indoor rosemary plant
How do you re-pot a rosemary plant?
- Answered by
Nikki on
December 29, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Rosemary plants are prone to becoming root bound and should be repotted at least once a year. Yellowing of the lower foliage is an early indication that it’s time to repot. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/learn-more-about-repotting-houseplants.htm
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December 30, 2014Q.rosemary plants
I have a rosemary plant inside. Should it be transplanted if I think that the pot is too small?
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theficuswrangler on
January 5, 2015A.Yes. If the plant is so big that it threatens to topple, or if it seems to need water every day or so, or if the area inside the pot is completely filled with roots which retain the pot-shape when you pull the plant out, it's time to repot. Here are some tips on repotting: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/learn-more-about-repotting-houseplants.htm
and a few words on growing rosemary indoors:
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December 31, 2014Q.Best Soil for a rosemary bush
I would like to know what the best soil is to grow a healthy rosemary bush in Mayer, Arizona. I have never had luck with growing rosemary and have always been so interested in the beautiful bush, and great herb. Please help me. Thanks.
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Nikki on
December 31, 2014
Certified ExpertA.They typically like well-draining, somewhat sandy soil. Here is more information on growing rosemary plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/growing-rosemary-plants-rosemary-plant-care.htm
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Eugbug on
January 1, 2015A.My soil is quite heavy and clayey, but also free draining, however I have found it easy to grow rosemary. When planting, I make a hole about twice as wide and twice as deep as the root ball, then I pack a mix of soil and home made compost tightly around the root. I make my own compost which contains everything from grass clippings and vegetable peelings, to moss and upper growth from herbaceous perennials, basically anything organic and not too woody. I leave this for over a year to decay and it turns into wonderful fertile material which plants flourish in.
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