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How to Grow Rosemary from Cuttings (It Works!)

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Add more fresh rosemary to your life when you know How to Grow Rosemary from Cuttings!

Then be sure to try this Lemon Rosemary Vanilla Simmer Pot for a lovely natural air freshener in your home!

How to Grow Rosemary from Cuttings Tip

How to Grow Rosemary from Cuttings

Do you know How to Grow Rosemary from Cuttings?  It’s actually crazy easy!

Rebecca writes: "Such an easy gardening tip! This saves money over buying new plants and time as you aren’t growing from seed."

Growing your own rosemary is such a smart way to save money, while also enjoying an abundant supply of herbs.

Rosemary can be tricky and time consuming to try to grow from seed.  Trust me, I’ve tried.

So once you know how to grow rosemary from cuttings in water, you can keep expanding the amount of this incredible herb in your garden… for FREE!

That’s right… it’s time to become your very own herb growing genius!

Now you can shop for garden fresh herbs for free right in your own backyard garden!

Use it fresh when cooking or dry it for later to use all year long when cooking or baking bread!

It’s such a versatile herb!

So are you ready to triple the amount of rosemary plants you have growing… in just a few weeks?

It’s time for more Easy Gardening Tips to the rescue!

Here’s everything you need to know for how to grow rosemary plants from cuttings…

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How to Grow Rosemary from Cuttings in Water

What You’ll Need to Grow Rosemary Cuttings

You’ll just need a few simple things to get started…

  • Healthy Rosemary Clippings from Main Rosemary Plant
  • Small Jar or glass
  • Fresh Water

How to Grow Rosemary from Cuttings Tip

How to Grow Rosemary from Cuttings in Water

You honestly won’t believe how simple it is to grow rosemary from clippings!

Are you ready to get propagating?  Here’s what you’ll do…

Cut your Rosemary Clippings from your main rosemary plant.

Be sure to cut clippings from the newer green growth.  Once the older growth develops a woodier stem, it will not sprout roots as easily.

Remove leaves about half way up the clippings.

Place your stems in a small jar of water, and put in a well lit spot in your home.

Change the water to freshen it up every few days.

After several weeks, roots should begin to sprout.  Mine started around the two week point.

How to Grow Rosemary Plants from Cuttings Tip

Once you have a cluster of several strong roots, the clipping can be transplanted to a pot of dirt for your indoor herb garden, or outdoor herb garden.

How to Plant Rosemary from Cuttings Tip

You’re done!

See… I told you this was going to be easy!!

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How Do You Make Rosemary Bushier?

To grow bushier rosemary plants you’ll want to make sure to always snip or pinch just above leaf nodes.

This will cause the new growth to grow 2 new stems.

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What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Rosemary Propagation Trick…

J writes: “I love the smell of rosemary and the benefits it offers. Thank you for sharing their propagation”

Rebecca writes: “Such an easy gardening tip! This saves money over buying new plants and time as you aren’t growing from seed.”

How To Use Fresh Rosemary

There are so many fun ways to use fresh Rosemary!

From lovely air fresheners to artisan breads, and gorgeous garnishes to drying for herbs, you’ll find some fabulous ways to put that rosemary to use!

Here are a few of my favorites…

Lemon Stovetop Potpourri Recipe

This homemade potpourri made right on your stovetop is a fabulous way to use some of your garden fresh rosemary!

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Rosemary Dutch Oven Bread Recipe

Try adding rosemary from your own garden into this fresh baked bread recipe that is surprising easy to make!

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So have YOU ever tried growing Rosemary from cuttings or any other herbs?

Leave a comment & share!

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Patty ~ I use potting mix when growing rosemary outside in containers, and garden soil when growing in rosemary in raised beds or in-ground garden beds.

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  3. Penny says

    Yes, I have tried to root rosemary in water several times. Never have had them root but sure have had them die. I’m trying again right now. I wasn’t changing the water every few days, so maybe that’s why my success was better on the dying end than the rooting end. Glad I stumbled across your site. Thank you.

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Nina ~ it really depends how cold your temperatures get in the Winter. Rosemary can tolerate mild winters, but doesn’t do well with freezing temperatures. One idea is to bring it inside for the Winter before the temperatures dip into the low 30’s. Hope that helps! 🙂

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      • Wini says

        I live in Maryland…grew rosemary in a pot on the deck.
        .it went dormant. in the winter, came back in Spring.
        zone 7…

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    • Heidi says

      I’m so glad you liked this simple little gardening tip, Sydney! Rosemary paired with chicken and fish dishes is always delicious, and you’re right… nothing beats the invigorating smell!

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    • Heidi says

      Yes… you’ll have to try it, Michelle! I’ve tried from seed with no success as well, and that’s why I fell in love with this trick. It’s such a game changer!

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  10. Aarthi says

    I do grow few other herbs at home, but haven’t tried rosemary, you’ve now inspired me to grow my own, I’m going to try it. Clippings from the newer green growth is a great tip, thanks for sharing it Heidi!

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  11. Danielle says

    Oh my goodness, I had no idea!!! I do grow green onions in water often, but then over time they get a little gross and the roots get really long. Will they grow outside if I put them in a pot? I am so going to try growing all of these herbs!

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Danielle ~ yes, after growing those green onions in water a few times, you can absolutely plant up them outside and grow them in a pot! In Arizona, they grow really well in the late Fall, Winter and Spring, but will tend to bolt and try to go to seed in the hot Summer / early Fall months. During those times, you can just grow them inside in a pot, too. 🙂 Here are some tips for how I grow my green onions… hope this helps!

      https://thefrugalgirls.com/2013/04/growing-green-onions-in-water.html

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  16. CoCo says

    I have always wanted to know how to do this, Heidi! Thanks so much for the easy tips. I’ve been doing fairly well with various container gardens but awful in the herb department so I’m definitely going to give this a try. Hope you have the best day, CoCo

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    • Heidi says

      You’re very welcome, CoCo! You won’t believe how simple it is to propagate your rosemary! If you’ve been having trouble with herbs, you could even try planting your new rosemary babies in different areas of your yard to find out where it really will thrive the best. Hope that helps… and have a lovely week! 🙂

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    • Heidi says

      Oh you should definitely try growing some, Katherine… you can even grow it indoors during the winter time. 🙂

      Reply

  21. Michelle says

    Very interesting! My mom had rosemary and I loved rubbing it whenever I walked by. It smelled so good! I never thought to cut some and grow my own!

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    • Heidi says

      It really does smell SO amazing… once I read in a magazine they thought that it might even lower stress levels just from sniffing it! 🙂

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    • Heidi says

      Yes… I love how much money and time this saves! I’ve tried growing rosemary from seed before without a lot of success, so I’m definitely loving how easy it is to propagate with clippings. 🙂

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    • Heidi says

      You’re very welcome… and you’re right ~ it really does save so much money! There’s no need to ever buy another plant again! 🙂

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    • Heidi says

      I agree… nothing beats fresh rosemary when cooking, Carol. And that’s so nice you grow it right there on your front porch!

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    • Heidi says

      That’s great, Christie! It’s such a simple way to double or triple the amount of Rosemary you’re growing… for FREE! 🙂

      Reply

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