Saturday, May 22, 2010

Growing rosemary?

Would like to know the best way to grow rosemary in container pots (have killed them in the past). Also, would love to have this indoors for the wonderful aroma, but don't have much sunlight unless I move the pot(s) daily.

Growing rosemary?
They need a lot of sunlight. I use pots that have good drainage and water them 2 times per week. Once a month give them miracle grow and they will do exceptional. Mine produce way more than several families can use.
Reply:Successfully growing rosemary indoors requires good sunlight -- the more the better -- and ideally a southern exposure. If the plant is large, rotate it weekly so all sides of the plant receive sunlight. Wiry growth often indicates inadequate light, and if you can't increase natural light, consider using artificial light. You can also prune plants to encourage bushiness. Indoor plants sometimes develop powdery mildew because of lack of air circulation. If this occurs, run a small (3-inch) fan for three to four hours a day. I've noticed that the creeping varieties grow and tolerate dry interior air better than the upright varieties.


No comments:

Post a Comment