How to Propagate Rosemary in Water

B(caps)ecause rosemary is such a wonderful herb with many uses, a lot of gardeners want to know how to propagate rosemary. You can propagate rosemary from either rosemary seeds, rosemary cuttings, or layering. I found that propagating rosemary in water is the best way. A rooted rosemary plant from a cutting in water will mature quicker than a plant started from seed. As, rosemary seeds tend to have low germination rates and take a long time to sprout and grow. A rosemary stem cutting will reach a usable size in just a few months, so you will be able to enjoy harvesting rosemary sooner, and the best of all is that the new rosemary plant you will grow from cuttings will be an exact clone of the mother plant and have the same flavor, disease resistance, and growth. From a single rosemary plant, we can have numerous cuttings without risking the health of the plant. Propagating rosemary cuttings in water is very simple, you can have good success by following this Step-by-Step Instructions.

How to take cuttings from an established rosemary plant

• Select healthy stems with fresh growth.

Taking cuttings:

• You can use scissors or pruning shears and cut the rosemary stem about 5 to 6-inches back from a fresh growing tip.

• Grasp your fingers around the stem, and gently strip off the lower 2-inches of needles from the stem of the cutting.

• Put the stems in a jar of water and place the jar in a warm place away from direct sunlight. 

• You have to change the water every couple days, always replace the water with room temperature water. As the fresh water provides dissolved oxygen and prevents the cuttings from rotting.

. The rosemary stem cuttings should grow roots in 2 or 3 weeks, depending on the temperature. It can take longer in colder temperatures.

• Pot up the stem cuttings once roots develop.

• Fill a 3-inch pot half with slightly damp potting soil. Place rosemary cutting in the pot with care to avoid damaging the roots. Cover gently and water thoroughly.

How to Transplant Water Rooted Rosemary Cuttings Video

Rosemary is an essential cooking herb for Mediterranean cuisine, and thankfully it’s easy to grow and to propagate at home. So fill your garden by growing plants from cuttings!

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