Growing rosemary in the pot - instructions for potting

Pot the rosemary

You should repot recently purchased rosemary plants as soon as possible - the pots in which the herbs are sold are simply too small. Choose a sufficiently large planter that should be about a third larger than the plant. If possible, the pot should be made of a natural material such as clay, as moisture evaporates from it more easily. The moisture cannot escape from a plastic or other plastic container, which in turn increases the risk of waterlogging.

Procedure for potting

First of all mix the plant substrate, which should be as permeable and lean as possible. A mixture of conventional potting soil and sand in a ratio of 1: 1 is ideal. At the bottom of the pot is a layer of expanded clay several centimeters thick, (€ 17.50 at Amazon *) this ensures a regulated drainage of excess water. Fill in the specially mixed herbal soil, but initially only up to about the bottom third or up to half of the pot - the specific fill level depends on how much space the roots of the plant need.

Now gently tap the planter all around to loosen the soil from the walls.
Now support the plant between your thumb and forefinger and turn the container over.
Gently pull out the rosemary.
Now shake off the earth.
Examine the roots for injuries and signs of rot.
Cut away the diseased parts, including those above ground, with a clean and sharp knife.
Now put the rosemary in the pot, but still hold it tight.
Fill all cavities with soil.
Do not set the plant lower than it was in the plant pot.
Shake the new pot a little to close any remaining cavities.
Press the plant well.
Water them.

Maintain pot rosemary

Basically, rosemary doesn't need too much maintenance in the pot. Fertilization is not necessary for freshly planted rosemary, as the substrate you bought is already pre-fertilized. The pot should be in a sunny, sheltered place in the garden or on the balcony. Rosemary is not suitable for indoor plants and should at least be outside in summer. Water the plant more often during the growing season, but not too much - rosemary does not tolerate waterlogging at all. In winter the rosemary hibernates in a light, but cool and frost-free place.

Tips & Tricks

If possible, use potting soil or herbal soil to mix the substrate. These are usually pre-fertilized organically, while balcony plant or potting soil usually contains artificial fertilizers and is therefore not suitable for basically edible herbs such as rosemary.

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