One of the aromatic plants most used in cooking and aromatherapy is rosemary : let’s find out how to give it a long life in a vase .
When we grow rosemary in pots, it often wilts and dries out: this is a problem that happens to everyone. Thanks to a method recommended by nurserymen , it is possible to keep rosemary in pots for more than ten years . Find out how to do it.
The rosemary in the pot will keep it strong and lush for a long time: do it!
Rosmarinus officinalis L. (rosemary) is a medicinal plant native to the Mediterranean basin and cultivated throughout the world. In addition to its therapeutic purpose, it is commonly used as a spice and food preservative. Rosemary. It is composed of bioactive molecules, phytocompounds responsible for carrying out various pharmacological activities such as: B. anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiproliferative, anticancer, protective, inhibitory and attenuating activities.
This aromatic plant is often used as a culinary spice for the preparation of many meat dishes, soups, stews, stews, fish, potatoes, salads, pastas and breads such as focaccia. Rosemary and its extracts are also used as a food preservative and to improve sensory and functional properties.
Additionally, rosemary and its components are incorporated into cosmetics to improve skin and hair health. For centuries, this aromatic plant has been an ingredient to cure dysmenorrhea, mental decline, epilepsy, infertility, hair loss, dyspepsia, dermatitis, anxiety, cognitive enhancement, constipation, joint and muscle pain and improved circulation.
Strong and luxuriant rosemary, it’s the gardener’s tip to make it live for more than 10 years!
For rosemary to last more than ten years in a pot, you must follow gardeners’ tips. Rosemary is an aromatic Mediterranean species that loves direct contact with the sun’s rays . The best position is to place it on a porch or in a window so that it grows strong and healthy. The rosemary plant does not require a lot of water and does not fear drought or heat.
Since you don’t like humidity and too much water, you should check if the soil in the pot is dry before watering the rosemary . Watering the aromatic rosemary plant should be frequent and not much. If you water too much, the green, fragrant leaves will turn brown and dry out. Water stagnation is harmful to the plant and should therefore be avoided. Another good tip from gardeners is to use drained, sandy soil and never clay soil.