Propagating Herbs

Mar 17, 2023 2:23:01 PM Carly Hanellin

 

Herbs are a great addition to any home garden or indoor space, and they can be propagated easily.

If you're interested in growing your own herbs at home, then learning how to propagate them can be a fun and rewarding experience.

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Rosemary: 
Rosemary is a fragrant herb that is often used in cooking, and it's also known for its medicinal properties. To propagate rosemary, take a cutting from a healthy mother plant in the spring or summer.

Look for a stem that is about 4-6 inches long and has no flowers or buds. Remove the leaves from the bottom inch of the stem and place it in a jar of water or a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting in a bright, indirect light location, and in a few weeks, you'll see new roots forming.

 

Scallions:

Scallions, also known as green onions, are a staple in many cuisines and are easy to grow and propagate. To propagate scallions, simply take the bottom of the scallion bulb and place it in a jar of water or a soil mix, leaving the green shoots exposed. Place the jar or pot in a sunny location and change the water every few days. In just a week or two, you'll see new roots and shoots forming.

 

Mint:
Mint is a refreshing herb that is great for adding to drinks, salads, and desserts. To propagate mint, take a cutting from a healthy mother plant in the spring or summer. Look for a stem that is about 4-6 inches long and has no flowers or buds. Remove the leaves from the bottom inch of the stem and place it in a jar of water or a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting in a bright, indirect light location, and in a few weeks, you'll see new roots forming.
 
 
Parsley:
Although parsley is a commonly used herb, we should mention that our propagation experiment didn't work with parsley.