Wow, this is the best video I have ever seen about rosemary. So far, no gardener has been able to plausibly explain to me why rosemary dies over the winter. Now I finally have the right explanation for it. Thank you very much for that, from now on I will take cuttings in the summer as you explained wonderfully.
Haven't tried sage, but have had success with rosemary on my Florida apt patio. Important to not have the sun/heat hit it 24/7 and trim on occasion. Had it for 2 years, and the lower section is a bit woody now; not producing as much new growth lately, instead it is doubling leaves on existing stems
I live in zone 10 and my neighbor grows her own vegetables , but we both don’t have any Luck with Rosemary or sage. It’s great that a few Floridian, can grow their Rosemary, but even a master gardener in Florida, says it’s difficult to grow them.
This is the best explanation l've heard so far. I've always asked myself which part of the stem should one use. You have clearly explained. Thank you so much Fraser.
Beautiful roots! I propagated for the first time in my live rosemary , mint and basil . From one batch each from grossers store I made about 20 plants and dive them away to my friends for gifts “ staying home on quarantine “ as the way to say I miss your company :)
Thank you for this very educational and comprehensive tutorial, especially about the active growth region and that's where the growth hormone is in the plant. That explains my failure thus far!
I've been growing plants over forty years, your advice here is spot on. Another type of propagation for the I use is hardwood in late Autumn throughout winter, but I don't line them out in a paddock as the first year I dug and potted them most died. Now I direct strike them into six inch pots. Early Spring I snip out the terminal growth , as the year goes no they are tip pruned to bust them up some will be pottered up the remainder sold as six inch liners.
Thanks for the inspiration. Got right out there on this grey, Illinois day and took a bunch of cuttings. The scraps are now simmering on the stove for some aromatherapy. It never gets old!
@@oliviatrue2907 Just last week I did that for the 1st time & now I'm hooked! I also made a simmer pot with the rosemary, a cut up lemon & a little bit of vanilla extract, smells delish. And although this doesn't include any rosemary, I figured I'd share it anyway- I also tried a simmer pot w/ some lemon slices, a decent amount of fresh lavender & about 2 spearmint cuttings & yummm, that's all I can say about it. I found though that I can't really be trusted to keep a close enough eye on the water level as it simmers but just read online that you can actually put all of your ingredients (plus adequate water, of course) in a slow cooker on low. And that way you don't have to check & replace the water like you do on the stove. Then you can go about your day & do your own thing while your concoction just does it's own thing & your home will smell amazing!
Love the video Jason. I liked how you used the clear tub as a top. Every dang Lavender plant I've ever bought died asap. Rosemary is the close second. Going to get a mother plant and try your method. Outstanding as usual. You're my go-to guy and are just so smart. Thanks for all your help. Subscriber from NW Florida.
Hi there, I am a newbie on gardening and I just came across your channel. What detailed information you provide. Thank you! I can see you put this video out a year ago but everything is still so relevant. I am from Malaysia, a hot and humid country with temperatures running up to 80 to 86 degrees F every day. Except for our highland regions, our temperatures never dip below 80F. Midday sun is incineration time. Rosemary, Oregano and the like call for Full Sun. Here in Malaysia, you gotta be kidding. Outside during the mid day temps are brob at 100 degrees if not higher. They have to be in the shade. Even morning direct sun can singe them. So I'm care about keeping them in bright but indirect light. Growing and thriving conditions are very different here. I've been trying and trying and trying to propagate Rosemary. I've tried the water method, potting soil method...nope..none have worked. So after watching your video, I will try Your method -- cutting them into 3 inch cuttings instead of 6" which I have been doing. Those roots from your cuttings were lovely. Wish I could get this. I'm gonna use pure cocopeat this time. I've been using potting soil with perlite all this while and it hasn't worked. Lots of people are growing Rosemary successfully here though. They seem to have the greatest success with cocopeat. I think it's the weather. Soil that retains water will promote mold and fungus cos our climate is hot, humid with monsoons and heavy rains, the type that cause floods. Anyway, thank you once again for your video. I am going to take smaller cuttings and use a humidity dome and little seedling tryas. I pray it works this time. I have nothing to lose.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thanks for your well wishes. I just did 14 cuttings last night using your method. You're right. Everything starts with the cuttings and where that plant came from originally, how they were grown, the climate they were grown in and from which section of the plant you take the cuttings from. My Rosemarys were grown in Cameron Highlands (located in another state) where the climate is Mediterranean-like. Temperatures are around 60-plus to 70. No winters. And then they were transported to KL where I live where temps are in the 80s to 90s. That's why they can't take the sun and the heat. The transition is just too sudden. Anyway, trying again. Keeping my fingers crossed.
@@helenahon Let me know if you were able to successfully propagate rosemary. I have tried all other methods with all other combinations like using honey, alovera to act as growth harmone, using gardening soil, perlite non of them worked. Recently i saw this video and planted 10 cuttings as mentioned in the video and i can already see the roots after 2 weeks in all 10 cuttings. Thanks to @Fraser Valley Rose Farm. I'm from India and the weather here is comparable to Malaysian weather.
Just to add to the above comment.. I mixed few drops of Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) with water while watering the cuttings every few days when needed. That might have accelerated the root growth futher. Make sure you don't add too much of it as it can burn the cuttings.
This is fantastic, you are the best person to watch as you show the results as well and give so much more information. Thank you thank you.I noticed to left more leaves on the rosemary than you did on the lavender, would you think they would be more successful for a novice if I took more of the leaves off than you did. Your results are so impressive ❤
I tried this last year and failed miserably and gave up! After watching your video I’m going to try again. Thank you as always so useful and very helpful.
OMG I'VE BEEN DOING IT ALL WRONG!!!!😭 no wonder i haven't been successful 😭😭 i thought u have to take cutting from the mature woody stem....Tq tq tq dear sir❤
Commenting from Scotland here. Thanks for such an informative video! I think I know now why my recent batch of cuttings have failed. I chose ones that were too woody and out them in water. Once I saw roots I planted them but they all just shrivelled. Off to buy rooting hormone powder now and try again!
Thanks Julie. Also, I find that when I root plants in water, they often fail when transitioned to soil. It may be easier to root them in potting soil to start.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Is "Potting Soil" the same as "Potting Mix"? I thought the former had biology in it, and the latter was sterile. I get even more confused looking at labels like "Potting Mix Soil", lol. Any tips for a simple, sterile propagation media?
Great video! I joined your channel for roses and now I’m so happy you are showing lavender and rosemary. Could you please show how to make a lavender or rosemary topiary? Such as a lollipop type. How does one begin these and succeed? Thank you!🌿
Thank you for the great instructions. I did get a 6 inch cutting, stripped off bottom leaves and placed in water. I'm going to try your method and see if I can't get a couple extra plants.
Thanks for sharing. Only about a week ago I had planted a rosemary cutting which was more than 8" long and it has already died. I will definitely try your method of propagation. I had also planted thyme and had overwatered it. Majority of the leaves have already turned brown and are falling off. I will replant it in another container that will allow excess water too drain easily. Plus I have to reduce the watering frequency from daily to every three days or so.
Great video. I read somewhere that heal cutting we're very successful where you pull the new growth cutting from last years wood and that this area is full of the plants own growth hormone.... Have you any comments
Good useful video.Rosemaru is not availble in kerala, India.Inits place we use curry leaves.I wanted to findout toget Rose mary and propogate the way you did . Thankyou for sharing the method.
I really like how you used the tote for propagating the rosemary. I'm new to your channel and I wonder how to propagate the lavender since I bought two this spring and I found your channel I watched the lavender propagating I will try the in the future. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏 😊
Thanks for the info about the lower buds becoming permanently dormant. It's Dec 30 in zone 6a. Should I take cuttings or would it be better to wrap the rosemary to prevent the buds drying out. Rosemary survived the winter last year for the first-time ever and it's such a beautiful plant.
I'd expect a low success rate for cuttings taken this year. I'd wait until spring before trying cuttings, and a decent prune after blooming will help to refresh the lower wood.
Just found your channel. Very useful. Thanks. I understand then, that for lavender, you advise cuttings in Spring, prior to flowering but for rosemary, later in the year, after flowering. Is that correct? And for your own garden’s rosemary plants (as opposed to those for sale) , are you pruning them down to 4” stem height every year? That is brutal!😂
No, I'd recommend them both for spring propagation. They're both faster rooting earlier in the year. My timing for the videos was just based on when I happened to have time to film. I do prune down my rosemary in the landscape every year - maybe not quite down to 4", but definitely enough to freshen up the growth.
Best vdo ever explaining thx. May I ask what sort of soil n pot size when u repot them🤔? On many occasions, mine die after repoting. Most frustrating, any tips would b greatly appreciated🙏
I use a bark-based potting mix, but peat/perlite would work too so long as the drainage is good. I pot the rooted cuttings first into a quart (9cm) pot, then on to a gallon (15cm)
Thanks for sharing. What’s the best growing medium for cuttings that doesn’t contain peat? I’m sure you’re aware of the environmental impact of harvesting peat. I’ve made it some sort of a personal quest to find affordable and environmentally friendly alternatives but they’re hard to come by.
Hi Stefan - depending on your region, potting mixes based on forestry waste products can be useful. My potting soil is a mix of composted wood chips/bark mulch and a shredded cedar fiber product.
I trimmed back my Rosemary bush so much and it didnt come back as i expected. I kept the 1 branch thay was still healthy. It was sitting on the dirt and it accidentally propegated by layering. So now i have a healthy new plant but its not exactly where i wanted it haha. Going to remove the existing bush and root system and try and propegate in the same spot. Either way ill have something left over 😅 I never knew about the woody die back. That's what's happened to mine. So I'm trying to get it nice healthy and short.
Thank you for this video. Just one question... It sounds like you took those cuttings a few weeks back, so I’m wondering it’s now too late to take the cuttings? I think I live in a similar climate zone to you and we’ve already experienced our first frosty nights. Thanks!
And congratulations on gaining all the new subscribers! I might be wrong, but I’m sure I congratulated you on your first 1000 subscribers less than a year ago. Amazing achievement!
Hi Craig - so long as you have growth in the right stage/firmness, it's probably worth a try indoors with supplemental. Of course, they'll take longer to root than they would from fresh growth in the spring.
Wow, thank you for nice explanation. I bought a small rosemary plant from the store and now it has grown very well. I am just thinking if I can make some nice small rosemary plants like these and gift to my friends this Christmas. Is it a good idea to make few now just like you did ?
Might be a bit tight for time - when I did this video (in fall/winter) it took more like 6 weeks even with LEDs and heat because the mother plant wasn't in active growth. If yours is pushing fresh growth, you might be able to get them lightly rooted by Christmas. Good luck!
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm sir, can you please suggest any plants which I can put now in small planters and gift to my friends? Any seeds or any other herbs which would grow fast at the moment.? Please advice.
Thanks and happy New Year!!!I’m just watching this video and it is January 1. My neighbor has a large rosemary bush so would it be OK to start my cuttings now from that rosemary bush? I wasn’t sure that this time of year I could do that.
I plant rosemary in the garden. It grows for the first month or two but then begins to dry-out for no apparent reason. The branches dry-out one by one. Leaves become thinner and then the whole branch dies. I live in a Mediterranean climate, and death occurs in the summer. Lavender, on the other side, grows well.
Hey, I'm reading your comment about the Rosemary, did you find out why it turns to be dried for no reason? all stems that I got, get dried even if applied all different methods. I don't know what to do anymore.
@@meyrodrigueskelly8609 I have kept one in a well-draining potting mix. Few branches have dried. I kept it in the same soil and location and it seems to recover, albeit slowly. Try and give it some time, it might work.
Thanks for the very clear explanation! Your videos are always my go-to when learning about planting because of the explanation's being very thorough. Just a question, how often do you water or mist the tray? Some of the leaves of rosemary cuttings are starting to become thin while others have darkened tips. What do you think could be the reason for that? It's my first time propagting on soil with rooting hormone because I found more success placing cuttings in water.
In the dome (with air vents) I find I only need to check daily, but likely mist every 2nd or 3rd day. I'm looking for some condensation on the inside of the dome. Not sure why you're seeing thin/dark growth. I like to have bright indirect light or a reasonable amount of artificial light to give the cutting energy.
While you mention when showing the root starts that these rooted slower than the lavender, you never say how old those samples are at the point you are showing them. How long to that stage, please?
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thanks. And thanks for the explanation on the "sterile" soil you use. I keep hearing the peat/perlite mix but without explanation. I thought it was due to weed free, cost and weight so I have always tried starting in a blend that includes my own compost, thinking that the mix will allow rooting but also provide food. I can see now that I may have been composting the roots right off my starts. Keep the videos coming please.
Thanks for u for nice explanation. Am fan of Rosemary. Use it in New Zealand & used raw. U have Good rooting hormon. Once I Used seeds but no germination. Is it possible in Indian weather. Here day temperature is 45-48degs in Summer. Winter is 2-3 degs. Again I shall go to New Zealand this year, will use it. I Can't bring it from there. India
Hi there. I am in Vancouver, and just subscribed. I love the upside down storage bin idea. Would it work for several different plants or would it be just for lavender & rosemary? Also, did you just use an ordinary light bulb for the source or a grow light?] Do you sell roses to the public? I missed out this Spring and am looking for a Zephirine Drouhin or similar. Thanks for the video.
Hi Suzette. I use it on a wide variety of plants for propagation. The grow lamps are panel LED's I used to supplement indoor light. You could use the regular LED bulbs but they're pretty inefficient in comparison. I don't carry Zephirine, but we still stock loads of roses on our website for local sale: www.fraservalleyrosefarm.com/shop
After the plants growth and replanting, what kind of fertilizers do you recommend? Azote? According to your experience, if I start the propagation stage now, how long do I have to wait to be able to sell them. I grow them in Romania, which has a temperate climat.
Thanks. A general purpose fertilizer (organic or conventional) seems to work fine - they're not particular about it. I usually overwinter my cuttings and then sell them the next spring. If you have a greenhouse to get an early start, you may be able to finish them in one season, but I don't want to miss early spring sales.
Thank you this was very informative. What time of year can this be done? Right now in South Carolina we have fluctuating temperatures as we get close to spring. Should I wait until I see spring growth on my rosemary or can I take cuttings now while the plant still might be in dormancy? Thanks
What kind of grow light are you using? I've used grow lights, but haven't gotten much success... and do you keep the grow lights on throughout the night? Or just to extend daylight hours? I'd love to try your method as I haven't had much success with trying to propagate rosemary!
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Ah, this explains a lot. I was using a grow light in the very very low end price range. Thanks for sharing this! Maybe I will consider it down the road when I have the money to spend. I think I will stick to the rooting hormone first and see how that comes along. Would you be able to share what rooting hormone you use for the cuttings? And thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
Hi, I took cuttings as you suggested and in about 6 weeks we can finally see some roots. SO! silly question but are they now ready to go in pots or in the ground? Thanks again.
Thank you for your demonstration..By the way do you still check the moisture and how to keep the moisture where is suitable in the cultivating medias during the waiting periods 3-4 weeks? Since i live in tropical climate zone and now rainy season just finshed. I m looking forward to your advise..Best wishes.
Yes, in my propagation area (under domes) I check nearly daily so make sure there's a little bit of condensation in the inside of the dome, and that the soil remains moist.
Prices are pretty market specific, but I'm propagating cuttings right now that I hope to fill a 1 gallon pot for next spring and plan to offer at $9 (CAD)
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Wow, this is the best video I have ever seen about rosemary. So far, no gardener has been able to plausibly explain to me why rosemary dies over the winter. Now I finally have the right explanation for it. Thank you very much for that, from now on I will take cuttings in the summer as you explained wonderfully.
Finally, somebody showing the rooted results using rooting hormone. Excellent video.
The only reason I follow your channel is because you explain so clearly
Fantastic, I also like your idea of using storage box as propergator, thank you again.
This is by far,the best explanation on Rosemary propagation, thank you. I don’t have any luck growing rosemary or sage in Florida weather.
I grow rosemary and sage in Florida weather, just fine. I’m in zone 9b
Haven't tried sage, but have had success with rosemary on my Florida apt patio. Important to not have the sun/heat hit it 24/7 and trim on occasion. Had it for 2 years, and the lower section is a bit woody now; not producing as much new growth lately, instead it is doubling leaves on existing stems
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I live in zone 10 and my neighbor grows her own vegetables , but we both don’t have any Luck with Rosemary or sage. It’s great that a few Floridian, can grow their Rosemary, but even a master gardener in Florida, says it’s difficult to grow them.
Thank you so much! I've never succeeded with rosemary cuttings.
You did a great job explaining the propagation process. I found the information extremely helpful. Thank you
This is the best explanation l've heard so far. I've always asked myself which part of the stem should one use. You have clearly explained. Thank you so much Fraser.
Fraser just told me his name is actually Jason 🫣
Beautiful roots! I propagated for the first time in my live rosemary , mint and basil . From one batch each from grossers store I made about 20 plants and dive them away to my friends for gifts “ staying home on quarantine “ as the way to say I miss your company :)
A nice gesture!
Gold! I do enjoy many people who share their knowledge, but I always look forward to yours. Thank you for posting, I hope its really worth your while.
I appreciate it Steve
Thank you for this very educational and comprehensive tutorial, especially about the active growth region and that's where the growth hormone is in the plant. That explains my failure thus far!
I've been growing plants over forty years, your advice here is spot on. Another type of propagation for the I use is hardwood in late Autumn throughout winter, but I don't line them out in a paddock as the first year I dug and potted them most died. Now I direct strike them into six inch pots. Early Spring I snip out the terminal growth , as the year goes no they are tip pruned to bust them up some will be pottered up the remainder sold as six inch liners.
Thanks for sharing another great method
Thanks for the inspiration. Got right out there on this grey, Illinois day and took a bunch of cuttings. The scraps are now simmering on the stove for some aromatherapy. It never gets old!
Sounds wonderful!
can you please give me info of how you use the scraps and how long you boiled it for. Thank you
@@moncasnyman7485 Literally just threw them in a med. sized pot with water, and simmered for a couple hours.
@@oliviatrue2907 Just last week I did that for the 1st time & now I'm hooked! I also made a simmer pot with the rosemary, a cut up lemon & a little bit of vanilla extract, smells delish. And although this doesn't include any rosemary, I figured I'd share it anyway- I also tried a simmer pot w/ some lemon slices, a decent amount of fresh lavender & about 2 spearmint cuttings & yummm, that's all I can say about it. I found though that I can't really be trusted to keep a close enough eye on the water level as it simmers but just read online that you can actually put all of your ingredients (plus adequate water, of course) in a slow cooker on low. And that way you don't have to check & replace the water like you do on the stove. Then you can go about your day & do your own thing while your concoction just does it's own thing & your home will smell amazing!
Love the video Jason. I liked how you used the clear tub as a top. Every dang Lavender plant I've ever bought died asap. Rosemary is the close second. Going to get a mother plant and try your method. Outstanding as usual. You're my go-to guy and are just so smart. Thanks for all your help. Subscriber from NW Florida.
Hi there, I am a newbie on gardening and I just came across your channel. What detailed information you provide. Thank you! I can see you put this video out a year ago but everything is still so relevant.
I am from Malaysia, a hot and humid country with temperatures running up to 80 to 86 degrees F every day. Except for our highland regions, our temperatures never dip below 80F.
Midday sun is incineration time. Rosemary, Oregano and the like call for Full Sun. Here in Malaysia, you gotta be kidding. Outside during the mid day temps are brob at 100 degrees if not higher.
They have to be in the shade. Even morning direct sun can singe them. So I'm care about keeping them in bright but indirect light. Growing and thriving conditions are very different here.
I've been trying and trying and trying to propagate Rosemary. I've tried the water method, potting soil method...nope..none have worked.
So after watching your video, I will try Your method -- cutting them into 3 inch cuttings instead of 6" which I have been doing.
Those roots from your cuttings were lovely. Wish I could get this.
I'm gonna use pure cocopeat this time. I've been using potting soil with perlite all this while and it hasn't worked.
Lots of people are growing Rosemary successfully here though. They seem to have the greatest success with cocopeat.
I think it's the weather. Soil that retains water will promote mold and fungus cos our climate is hot, humid with monsoons and heavy rains, the type that cause floods.
Anyway, thank you once again for your video. I am going to take smaller cuttings and use a humidity dome and little seedling tryas. I pray it works this time. I have nothing to lose.
Best of luck - I'm sure you can find the right conditions if you stay at it.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thanks for your well wishes. I just did 14 cuttings last night using your method. You're right. Everything starts with the cuttings and where that plant came from originally, how they were grown, the climate they were grown in and from which section of the plant you take the cuttings from. My Rosemarys were grown in Cameron Highlands (located in another state) where the climate is Mediterranean-like. Temperatures are around 60-plus to 70. No winters. And then they were transported to KL where I live where temps are in the 80s to 90s. That's why they can't take the sun and the heat. The transition is just too sudden. Anyway, trying again. Keeping my fingers crossed.
@@helenahon Let me know if you were able to successfully propagate rosemary.
I have tried all other methods with all other combinations like using honey, alovera to act as growth harmone, using gardening soil, perlite non of them worked. Recently i saw this video and planted 10 cuttings as mentioned in the video and i can already see the roots after 2 weeks in all 10 cuttings. Thanks to @Fraser Valley Rose Farm.
I'm from India and the weather here is comparable to Malaysian weather.
Just to add to the above comment.. I mixed few drops of Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) with water while watering the cuttings every few days when needed. That might have accelerated the root growth futher. Make sure you don't add too much of it as it can burn the cuttings.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thanks for the Video, it really helped me.
Put a big smile on my face 😊 now I'm off 2 the lavender video because I just purchased & killed one 😂
Lol me too
Thank you very much for a great video...i have already tried but without rooting powerder. Tropical weather here. Vanuatu.
This is fantastic, you are the best person to watch as you show the results as well and give so much more information. Thank you thank you.I noticed to left more leaves on the rosemary than you did on the lavender, would you think they would be more successful for a novice if I took more of the leaves off than you did. Your results are so impressive ❤
I tried this last year and failed miserably and gave up! After watching your video I’m going to try again. Thank you as always so useful and very helpful.
Never give up!
Kia ora Jason from New Zealand as always brilliant video & source of info 👏
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This is perfect, actually trying to do this. Thanks!
OMG I'VE BEEN DOING IT ALL WRONG!!!!😭 no wonder i haven't been successful 😭😭 i thought u have to take cutting from the mature woody stem....Tq tq tq dear sir❤
You're welcome. Best of luck on your cuttings.
This was the best video I have found talking about propagating rosemary. Thank you so much!
My pleasure Christy
Commenting from Scotland here. Thanks for such an informative video! I think I know now why my recent batch of cuttings have failed. I chose ones that were too woody and out them in water. Once I saw roots I planted them but they all just shrivelled. Off to buy rooting hormone powder now and try again!
Thanks Julie. Also, I find that when I root plants in water, they often fail when transitioned to soil. It may be easier to root them in potting soil to start.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Is "Potting Soil" the same as "Potting Mix"? I thought the former had biology in it, and the latter was sterile. I get even more confused looking at labels like "Potting Mix Soil", lol. Any tips for a simple, sterile propagation media?
More power to your channel, 👍 good video, good teacher 😉👍👍👍
Thank you for the cutting tips I’ll give it a go for presents. Rosemary grows really well here in Perth n is reasonably drought tolerant.
Great video! I joined your channel for roses and now I’m so happy you are showing lavender and rosemary. Could you please show how to make a lavender or rosemary topiary? Such as a lollipop type. How does one begin these and succeed? Thank you!🌿
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll see what I can do.
Looking forward to trying your method. And, yes, please do a rosemary topiary teaching lesson. Thanks.
Thank you for the great instructions. I did get a 6 inch cutting, stripped off bottom leaves and placed in water. I'm going to try your method and see if I can't get a couple extra plants.
Best of luck!
I never thought of that - multiple cuttings 1 twig
Thank you for this information. I have a potted rosemary that’s getting too woody. This reminds me to take cuttings and regrow fresh ones.
Best of luck with your propagation
Wow excellent video! Now I know why my rosemarys always end up dying!
Thank you super much for the tutorial! Excited to share my plant with pals :)
Thanks a lot for sharing so useful and nice ideas about starting and growing flowers, very useful...
Thanks for sharing. Only about a week ago I had planted a rosemary cutting which was more than 8" long and it has already died. I will definitely try your method of propagation. I had also planted thyme and had overwatered it. Majority of the leaves have already turned brown and are falling off. I will replant it in another container that will allow excess water too drain easily. Plus I have to reduce the watering frequency from daily to every three days or so.
Best of luck with your propagation Vernice!
Love your channel. I learn so much from your explanations.
Will you pot using a standard potting soil at this stage? nice simple video ...so thanks
Yes, same as I propagated them in actually.
Thank you, another great video. Yes, I will do this!
Good luck Karen!
I really enjoyed this discussion! TY!
Thanks i wanted to know how to propagate them a long time
Thanks for the info. What kind of lights did you use? How far away? Would a sunny east-facing window do?
Great video. I read somewhere that heal cutting we're very successful where you pull the new growth cutting from last years wood and that this area is full of the plants own growth hormone.... Have you any comments
Good useful video.Rosemaru is not availble in kerala, India.Inits place we use curry leaves.I wanted to findout toget Rose mary and propogate the way you did . Thankyou for sharing the method.
I really like how you used the tote for propagating the rosemary. I'm new to your channel and I wonder how to propagate the lavender since I bought two this spring and I found your channel I watched the lavender propagating I will try the in the future. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏 😊
I'm glad you're taking on some propagation - it's really rewarding!
Very informative, short and helpful! 👍👍👍 Thank you! 🙏
My pleasure!
Nice tutorial, I’m gonna try this soon! Thank you :)
Great info,,,,, I have been doing it all wrong🤦♀️
The most informative video. Thank you so much!
i gonna try that hopefully it works i advise you if it grows. Thank you for sharing your method.
My pleasure Arnel
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Do you have a video of how to make a good soil or what mixture you use to make a good soil?
Thanks! Im going to try this!
Good to hear. Thanks Jess.
Thanks for the info about the lower buds becoming permanently dormant. It's Dec 30 in zone 6a. Should I take cuttings or would it be better to wrap the rosemary to prevent the buds drying out. Rosemary survived the winter last year for the first-time ever and it's such a beautiful plant.
I'd expect a low success rate for cuttings taken this year. I'd wait until spring before trying cuttings, and a decent prune after blooming will help to refresh the lower wood.
Love, love, love the dome!
Wow! Very informative and clear. Easily understood 👍 thank you 🙏
Thanks for the encouragement Carlos
Just found your channel.
Very useful. Thanks.
I understand then, that for lavender, you advise cuttings in Spring, prior to flowering but for rosemary, later in the year, after flowering.
Is that correct?
And for your own garden’s rosemary plants (as opposed to those for sale) , are you pruning them down to 4” stem height every year?
That is brutal!😂
No, I'd recommend them both for spring propagation. They're both faster rooting earlier in the year. My timing for the videos was just based on when I happened to have time to film. I do prune down my rosemary in the landscape every year - maybe not quite down to 4", but definitely enough to freshen up the growth.
Best vdo ever explaining thx. May I ask what sort of soil n pot size when u repot them🤔? On many occasions, mine die after repoting. Most frustrating, any tips would b greatly appreciated🙏
I use a bark-based potting mix, but peat/perlite would work too so long as the drainage is good. I pot the rooted cuttings first into a quart (9cm) pot, then on to a gallon (15cm)
I appreciate your video's. I'm learning a lot 👍
Great video TFS😁✌️
Thanks for sharing. What’s the best growing medium for cuttings that doesn’t contain peat? I’m sure you’re aware of the environmental impact of harvesting peat. I’ve made it some sort of a personal quest to find affordable and environmentally friendly alternatives but they’re hard to come by.
Hi Stefan - depending on your region, potting mixes based on forestry waste products can be useful. My potting soil is a mix of composted wood chips/bark mulch and a shredded cedar fiber product.
I loved this video. Thank you for your sharing of information.
Thank you... I'm gonna try it!!
So could you use an Orchid potting mix to root them? Great video as always.
Orchid mix tends to be a little chunky for small cuttings.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I trimmed back my Rosemary bush so much and it didnt come back as i expected. I kept the 1 branch thay was still healthy. It was sitting on the dirt and it accidentally propegated by layering. So now i have a healthy new plant but its not exactly where i wanted it haha. Going to remove the existing bush and root system and try and propegate in the same spot. Either way ill have something left over 😅
I never knew about the woody die back. That's what's happened to mine. So I'm trying to get it nice healthy and short.
Good solid information! Thanks!
Best explanation! I seen 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Thanks!
Thanks Andrea
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for this video. Just one question... It sounds like you took those cuttings a few weeks back, so I’m wondering it’s now too late to take the cuttings? I think I live in a similar climate zone to you and we’ve already experienced our first frosty nights. Thanks!
And congratulations on gaining all the new subscribers! I might be wrong, but I’m sure I congratulated you on your first 1000 subscribers less than a year ago. Amazing achievement!
Hi Craig - so long as you have growth in the right stage/firmness, it's probably worth a try indoors with supplemental. Of course, they'll take longer to root than they would from fresh growth in the spring.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thanks! I’ll give it a try. :-)
Wow, thank you for nice explanation. I bought a small rosemary plant from the store and now it has grown very well. I am just thinking if I can make some nice small rosemary plants like these and gift to my friends this Christmas. Is it a good idea to make few now just like you did ?
Might be a bit tight for time - when I did this video (in fall/winter) it took more like 6 weeks even with LEDs and heat because the mother plant wasn't in active growth. If yours is pushing fresh growth, you might be able to get them lightly rooted by Christmas. Good luck!
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm oh , sure thank you so much for the reply.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm sir, can you please suggest any plants which I can put now in small planters and gift to my friends? Any seeds or any other herbs which would grow fast at the moment.? Please advice.
Very informative 👏 thank you 😊! What exactly do you use in your potting mix?
Hi Alesia. In this case it was something like ProMix HP I think, with peat and perlite
Thanks, very informative 👍
What brand of rooting hormone do you use? Great video
The one I use in Canada is StimRoot, but it's pretty similar to Hormodin in the US
Jason about what month should we propagate rosemary to be ready to plant next planting season
I'd go for June or July. They'll for sure be large enough for the following spring.
Thanks and happy New Year!!!I’m just watching this video and it is January 1. My neighbor has a large rosemary bush so would it be OK to start my cuttings now from that rosemary bush? I wasn’t sure that this time of year I could do that.
Depending on where you are, they may be in active growth or not - you'll have faster success with them in active growth.
I plant rosemary in the garden. It grows for the first month or two but then begins to dry-out for no apparent reason. The branches dry-out one by one. Leaves become thinner and then the whole branch dies. I live in a Mediterranean climate, and death occurs in the summer. Lavender, on the other side, grows well.
Hey, I'm reading your comment about the Rosemary, did you find out why it turns to be dried for no reason? all stems that I got, get dried even if applied all different methods. I don't know what to do anymore.
@@meyrodrigueskelly8609 I have kept one in a well-draining potting mix. Few branches have dried. I kept it in the same soil and location and it seems to recover, albeit slowly. Try and give it some time, it might work.
Great helpful video! Thanks!
Hi Today I propagated my 3 weeks old Rosemary should I put the stem in water till it plants roots thanks 🙏
Hi Thuria. I've had my best luck sticking directly into potting soil
Excellent information thank you 🙏🏻
Thanks for the very clear explanation! Your videos are always my go-to when learning about planting because of the explanation's being very thorough.
Just a question, how often do you water or mist the tray? Some of the leaves of rosemary cuttings are starting to become thin while others have darkened tips. What do you think could be the reason for that?
It's my first time propagting on soil with rooting hormone because I found more success placing cuttings in water.
In the dome (with air vents) I find I only need to check daily, but likely mist every 2nd or 3rd day. I'm looking for some condensation on the inside of the dome. Not sure why you're seeing thin/dark growth. I like to have bright indirect light or a reasonable amount of artificial light to give the cutting energy.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thanks for the advice! Will try this method.
I put about 10 cuttings 5 inches long in a glass of water on the windowsill and in two weeks the rooting like crazy crazy
Nicely done!
While you mention when showing the root starts that these rooted slower than the lavender, you never say how old those samples are at the point you are showing them. How long to that stage, please?
It was five weeks in total. The lavender (in spring) was more like 3 weeks to the same stage.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thanks. And thanks for the explanation on the "sterile" soil you use. I keep hearing the peat/perlite mix but without explanation. I thought it was due to weed free, cost and weight so I have always tried starting in a blend that includes my own compost, thinking that the mix will allow rooting but also provide food. I can see now that I may have been composting the roots right off my starts. Keep the videos coming please.
Great content! Thanks so much
Thanks for u for nice explanation. Am fan of Rosemary. Use it in New Zealand & used raw. U have
Good rooting hormon. Once I
Used seeds but no germination. Is it possible in
Indian weather. Here day temperature is 45-48degs in
Summer. Winter is 2-3 degs.
Again I shall go to New Zealand this year, will use it. I
Can't bring it from there. India
Tks for sharing this with us
Thanks for sharing. I did a lot of cuttings, but they didnt survive. How many weeks they are rooting like that?
My rosemary took a little long because I did them in fall. Normally, I'd expect signs of rooting in 2 to 3 weeks.
Have you tried using aloe Vera plant for rooting compound? Interesting to see if it works for you?
Not yet. I have a list of videos and projects I want to try, and aloe is on it.
i may have missed it...did you speak to moisture in your rooting medium?
Hi there. I am in Vancouver, and just subscribed. I love the upside down storage bin idea. Would it work for several different plants or would it be just for lavender & rosemary? Also, did you just use an ordinary light bulb for the source or a grow light?]
Do you sell roses to the public? I missed out this Spring and am looking for a Zephirine Drouhin or similar. Thanks for the video.
Hi Suzette. I use it on a wide variety of plants for propagation. The grow lamps are panel LED's I used to supplement indoor light. You could use the regular LED bulbs but they're pretty inefficient in comparison. I don't carry Zephirine, but we still stock loads of roses on our website for local sale: www.fraservalleyrosefarm.com/shop
How long did it take to root?
Between 2 and 3 weeks for initial rooting
Excellent video. Thank you!
You're very welcome. Good luck with your propagation!
After the plants growth and replanting, what kind of fertilizers do you recommend? Azote? According to your experience, if I start the propagation stage now, how long do I have to wait to be able to sell them. I grow them in Romania, which has a temperate climat.
Thanks. A general purpose fertilizer (organic or conventional) seems to work fine - they're not particular about it. I usually overwinter my cuttings and then sell them the next spring. If you have a greenhouse to get an early start, you may be able to finish them in one season, but I don't want to miss early spring sales.
Thank you this was very informative. What time of year can this be done? Right now in South Carolina we have fluctuating temperatures as we get close to spring. Should I wait until I see spring growth on my rosemary or can I take cuttings now while the plant still might be in dormancy? Thanks
Yes, it's a bit easier with the fresher spring growth.
My first plant lasted 5 years outdoors. My second plant is indoors but turning brown.
Could be root rot from over-watering.
What kind of grow light are you using? I've used grow lights, but haven't gotten much success... and do you keep the grow lights on throughout the night? Or just to extend daylight hours? I'd love to try your method as I haven't had much success with trying to propagate rosemary!
On this one I think I used the SpiderFarmer SF1000 - one for 8 hours as a supplement to (low) natural light.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Ah, this explains a lot. I was using a grow light in the very very low end price range. Thanks for sharing this! Maybe I will consider it down the road when I have the money to spend. I think I will stick to the rooting hormone first and see how that comes along. Would you be able to share what rooting hormone you use for the cuttings? And thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
I’ve been sick and tired of me letting rosemary family plants sit in water and find 4 weeks later they died
How many days it took to grow the roots of the cutting?
Around 2-3 weeks for initial rooting
Hi, I took cuttings as you suggested and in about 6 weeks we can finally see some roots. SO! silly question but are they now ready to go in pots or in the ground? Thanks again.
I'd probably up-pot them into a larger size pot and let them establish some more new roots/topgrowth before planting in the garden.
Thank you for your demonstration..By the way do you still check the moisture and how to keep the moisture where is suitable in the cultivating medias during the waiting periods 3-4 weeks? Since i live in tropical climate zone and now rainy season just finshed. I m looking forward to your advise..Best wishes.
Yes, in my propagation area (under domes) I check nearly daily so make sure there's a little bit of condensation in the inside of the dome, and that the soil remains moist.
Beautiful background
Thanks for sharing
how long do you wait after they root to sell them and how much do you sell them for, thank you
Prices are pretty market specific, but I'm propagating cuttings right now that I hope to fill a 1 gallon pot for next spring and plan to offer at $9 (CAD)
Great info finally