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Rosemary Growing Tips and Advice

Rosemary craves attention, the sun and lime-rich soil. If you live in subzero winter temperatures, grow your rosemary in containers so you can move the plants to a cool, sunny room in the winter. If you live in a warm climate, don’t leave your rosemary near a hot window. Water carefully; rosemary hates wet feet but won’t thrive if it’s not watered with care.

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Planting Rosemary

Start with plants grown from cuttings, since rosemary often is hard to grow from seed. Grow in sandy soil with pH level of 7-8. Pinch the tips to direct growth. Once you have a well-established plant, increase your supply by taking cuttings. Don’t take more than 20 percent of the plant, however. Check container-grown plants twice a year and shift to larger containers when roots become crowded. Some varieties of rosemary grow as high as six feet.

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Tips for growing other vegetables:

Pumpkins
Lettuce
Peas
Black Eyed Peas
Spinach
Peppers
Parsnips
Turnips
Okra
Melons
Broccoli

Tips for growing other herbs:

Sage
Rosemary
Parsley
Garlic
Chives
Dill
Basil
Cilantro
Saw Palmetto
Thyme
Oregano
Lemon Balm
Calendula
Lavender
Catnip