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Salvia, Rosmarinus , commonly known as rosemary is a shrub with fragrant, evergreen, needle -like leaves and white, pink, blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region.Until 2017, it was known by the scientific name Rosmarinus officinalis now a synonym.Rosemary plant, also known as Rosmarinus officinalis is an evergreen bush with fragrant spiky leaves that are used extensively in both food and medicine. The rosemary plant is a native of the Mediterranean region and is an esteemed member of the mint family which has over 7000 species. The name “rosemary” is made of two Latin words ros that means dew and marinus, that means sea and it literally translates to dew of the sea In Hindi Rosemary is called as Gul mehendi. It is available in multiple varieties all over the world.As per the lore of Greek mythology the Greek goddess Aphrodite was covered in rosemary when she rose from the sea. As per another legend,the rosemary flower turned from white to blue when Virgin Mary spread her blue cloak over a white -blossomed rosemary bush while she was resting.The shrub then came to be known as the ” Rose of Mary” . Rosemary has been used in culinary since 500 B.C or earlier. As a medicinal herb, it is famed for strengthening the brain and boosting memory.The herb also helps in improving digestion and circulation. In culinary science, rosemary is used in soups, salads and stews and curries. It is also used extensively with roasts and meat and poultry.Rosemary plant care is easy and it is one of the hardest herbs you can grow in your kitchen garden.To grow rosemary plant in India, give it a well drained and sandy soil and at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight. The rosemary plant thrives in a warm and humid environment and does not to well in extremely cold climate.While growing rosemary plants at home, mainten the growing medium on the dry side.Terra cotta pots are a great choice for growing rosemary as they help in keeping the soil dry. The rosemary plant appreciate a soil. PH between 6 and 7 and you can further improve the soil quality by adding a few inches of enriched and aged compost like Gardenia Cow Manure or vermi -compost into the topsoil and mixing it well. Use a well draining potting mix such as Pot – O – Mix for a rich and well- draining mix of the several soil components. Allow the soil to dry out between watering cycles and when watering , water the plant thoroughly till water comes out of the drainage hole. Take care to pinch and prune your plants regularly for a bushier growth.

Rosemary Sunlight Requirements:

This hardy herb plant is hassle free and does not required much care and maintenance and grows very easily once planted. The Rosemary’s plant has very basic requirements for a healthy growth, it just needs 6-8 hours of full or dappled sunlight. If you want to grow your Rosemary plant indoor, ensure that the plant gets 6-8 hours of light in a bright spot.

Watering Rosemary plant:

for growing rosemary plant at home , the most important factor is watering the plant right . It is a fairly drought resistant plant that requires very little water and prefers being on the drier side. Use a well- draining potting mix and water only when the entire mix is dry and when watering, water the plant thoroughly. Too much watering can cause root rot and kill your plants and also give way to infections. Ensure that you keep the plant out of direct rainfall in the monsoon season. Since the rosemary plant prefer being on the drier side. When growing rosemary at home one pots use a well – draining potting mix. Gardenia Pot – o- mix is a good blend of cocopeat, lead mould , charcoal chips, compost, bio- enzyme and much more and is very well draining. Select the pot- size as per the size of the plant, tok big a pot. Means extra oil and extra moisture that can lead to root rot. Terracotta pots works better as they help keep the potting mix dry. Rosemary is an herb and its leaves are the Harvest , so.pruning become all the more important . Pruning regularly means more branching and more leaves.