Is rosemary suitable for deep or shallow pots?

Should I use a deep or shallow pot for rosemary?

Whether to use a deep or shallow pot for rosemary depends on the specific plant shape and root size of the rosemary. Generally, when caring for it, you can use a shallow pot during the seedling stage, and a deep pot when it grows a little larger.

When planting rosemary, there are certain requirements for the material of the flower pot. Generally, the material of the flower pot should be breathable and have good drainage. Usually, clay pots, ceramic pots or small black pots can be used.

How to repot rosemary

1. Rosemary repotting time

When planting and caring for rosemary, the soil in the pot needs to be changed once a year. It is usually most appropriate to change the pot in early spring when the ambient temperature is above 10 degrees. After that, rosemary can quickly adapt to the environment and get used to the pot.

2. Watering rosemary after repotting

Rosemary needs to be watered immediately after being repotted. When normal maintenance begins in the later stage, it can be watered once every 3 days. In summer, it can be watered once a day, and in autumn, it can be watered once a week.

3. Precautions for repotting rosemary

(1) Remove from the pot: When removing rosemary from the pot, you can slowly knock on the pot wall, which makes it easier to remove from the pot.

(2) Pruning: When removing rosemary from the pot, you need to prune the roots, then soak them in carbendazim for disinfection, then dry them in the shade and apply some rooting powder for later use.

(3) Potting soil: When repotting rosemary, it is best to choose ordinary garden soil. You can also add some leaf mold, humus or perlite to make the potting soil.