How to prune rosemary

Rosemary pruning principles

Rosemary itself is a relatively slow growing plant, but in order to maintain the plant shape and increase yield, pruning is necessary. However, since rosemary grows relatively slowly, if you prune it too hard, the rosemary plant will not sprout again. So be moderate when pruning and don't over-prune. When pruning branches, cut off half of the branch at most.

Generally speaking, rosemary can be pruned after it has grown for about 3 months.

How to prune rosemary

When pruning rosemary, it is mainly divided into shaping pruning and harvesting pruning.

The main purpose of shaping and pruning is that during the growth process of rosemary, the branches will continue to grow. Basically, small buds will grow in each leaf axil. As the branches grow, these small buds will gradually develop into new branches. Therefore, after a long period of growth, the entire rosemary plant will appear in a messy state, with branches growing horizontally, and it will affect ventilation and light transmission, making rosemary prone to some diseases and pests. Therefore, in order to make rosemary grow better and have a beautiful shape, you can prune it regularly to shape its appearance.

Harvesting and pruning is also a commonly used method. During the growth process of rosemary, it can be harvested many times, and the main harvesting time is the branches and leaves of rosemary. The harvesting and pruning methods are relatively simple. You can use scissors to prune or pick them directly with your hands. When harvesting, please note that the juice at the wound of rosemary will dry up and be difficult to remove, so you need to take protective measures when harvesting and pruning. When harvesting, you can harvest rosemary 3-4 times a year depending on its growth.