{"product_id":"rosemary-5-pot","title":"Rosemary - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eRosemary (Salvia rosmarinus, formerly Rosmarinus officinalis) is a fragrant evergreen Mediterranean shrub with needle-like aromatic leaves used to flavour roasts, breads, potatoes and grilled dishes. It forms an upright or trailing woody bush and bears small blue flowers loved by bees. Tough and drought-tolerant once established, rosemary thrives in full sun and gritty, sharply-drained soil and strongly dislikes wet roots. It grows well in pots and sunny beds across much of India but needs protection from heavy monsoon waterlogging and high humidity. With bright light, restrained watering and occasional light trimming, a single plant supplies aromatic sprigs for the kitchen year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMediterranean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-150 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-120 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen needle-like aromatic leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue to pale violet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool season to spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperate to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, 6+ hours; needs strong light to thrive.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater moderately; let soil dry between waterings, avoid sogginess.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGritty, sharply-draining, slightly alkaline soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest 15-30C; shelter from heavy monsoon and frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers dry air; high humidity invites mildew.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feed once or twice in the growing season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim lightly after flowering; avoid cutting into bare old wood.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot every 1-2 years in spring into fresh gritty mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest from semi-hardwood cuttings; layering also works.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for powdery mildew and root rot in wet, humid conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible and non-toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (needs sun and sharp drainage).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA culinary herb used fresh or dried to flavour roasts, breads, potatoes, grilled meats and marinades; also valued for its aromatic, bee-friendly evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow rosemary in India in full sun with very sharp drainage and water sparingly; protect it from heavy monsoon rain and humidity, which cause root rot and mildew, and prefer a terracotta pot that lets the soil breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water rosemary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater moderately and let the soil dry between waterings. Rosemary is drought-tolerant and very prone to rot if kept soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does rosemary need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it full sun for at least 6 hours a day; it needs strong light to grow well and stay aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs rosemary safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, rosemary is edible and non-toxic to people, cats and dogs in normal amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil does rosemary need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse gritty, sharply-draining, slightly alkaline soil. Heavy or constantly wet soil causes root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate rosemary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best grown from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in the warm season; layering low branches also works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my rosemary die suddenly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSudden collapse is usually root rot from overwatering or monsoon waterlogging. Improve drainage and water far less.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I prune rosemary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrim lightly after flowering to keep it bushy, but avoid cutting back into bare old wood, which may not resprout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow rosemary indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be grown at a very sunny window with good airflow, but it strongly prefers full outdoor sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs rosemary toxic if eaten?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a culinary herb and safe to eat in normal cooking amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed lightly only once or twice in the growing season; rosemary thrives in lean soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51049369272566,"sku":"PLT-ROSEMARY-P05-NA","price":50.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-g-plants-rosemary-plant-in-5-inch-13-cm-grower-round-plastic-black-pot_600x600_8408d462-5c7c-47dc-996a-1af7a354ef9e.jpg?v=1782712063","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/rosemary-5-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}