It will be convenient when cooking meat - rosemary
It is divided into upright and creeping varieties
Rosemary is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean coast. The stems with many leathery leaves grow in a shrub-like manner from the bottom of the plant, and the top of the stems will bloom with light purple, white, and light pink flowers. Rosemary can be divided into upright, creeping and intermediate in between. In addition, rosemary also has a horticultural variety with spotted leaves. The flower color and the morphology of the branches and stems of different varieties are also different, so when purchasing, try to choose the plants with the varieties indicated.
The root system needs to be slightly loosened when planting
Seedlings are suitable for planting in April-May or September. Using soil for herbs and flowers, mix about 40% of the red jade soil to improve drainage and air permeability. After removing the plant from the seedling pot, the root system needs to be slightly dispersed before planting. Rosemary grows well, so it should not be planted too crowded, and it is necessary to leave enough distance around the plant.
When planting potted plants, choose an upright rosemary, which can be planted with plants such as cotton sustenance and lavender that prefer to dry.
The task of planting rosemary in the first year is to grow to a certain size and then start harvesting after the second year.
You can use pruning at any time
Rosemary is suitable for planting in a ventilated, sunny place. Rosemary is afraid of too much watering and needs to be watered after the surface of the potting soil has dried. The fertilizer is selected from slow-release fertilizers for herbs and flowers, and liquid fertilizer is applied twice a month.
If the shoots grow too vigorously, they can be harvested and pruned. As long as there are leaves on the plant, it does not matter where to cut them, but the amount of one cut should not exceed 1/3 of the entire plant. Plastic pruning is carried out in September, and the cut stems can be propagated by cuttings.
Although rosemary is hardy, it is placed in a place where there is no north wind blowing in winter, and it is safer to maintain a cold cloth. The pots are changed every year and are suitable for spring or autumn.
Rosemary is less infested, but aphids may appear in flower buds and flowers. Aphids should be removed immediately upon detection.
A small amount of harvesting is available at any time of the year, and the large harvest is suitable for the growth period from April to September. In addition to being used in cooking to remove the fishy smell of meat and fish, rosemary can also be used to make dried flowers or make bathing agents.