propagating Herbs

potsofmoney_(I_wish)

I'm having a go at planting a herb garden and want to propagate some of my existing herbs in other parts of the garden. I've got a large curry plant and large rosemary, as well as lots of lavender dotted around.

Is it just a case of taking a cutting and applying root hormone?

Also does anyone recommend any online reasonable herb suppliers as I would like to build up the garden with as much variety as poss.

TIA

MrsTinks

Rosemary is actually very easy to get to root - I've never had a need for growth hormone. I pick a young shoot about 10-15 cm long and strip the bottom 3-4cm and put it in water and place in a sunny warm spot. You should see some roots in about a week or so let them establish a little before planting on and viola! Rosemary plant
Ditto lavender but it can be harder to get going and might be worth trying growth hormone. No idea about curry plant - sorry

Taye

Is it worht paying money for a hormone? alot of the pound/bargin shops are selling herb seeds very cheaply atm, i picked up 3 different herb selection packs for less than £1 each, and each pack contains tons of seeds.

olly300

Taye wrote: »

Is it worht paying money for a hormone? alot of the pound/bargin shops are selling herb seeds very cheaply atm, i picked up 3 different herb selection packs for less than £1 each, and each pack contains tons of seeds.

I've tried propagating lavender and sage with and without hormone powder. It doesn't seem to make a difference.

lolly5648

Does anyone know when you should prone rosemary - I have several bushes and they are getting too tall.

olly300

lolly5648 wrote: »

Does anyone know when you should prone rosemary - I have several bushes and they are getting too tall.

Just cut it back leaving some of the new growth alone.

Davesnave

potsofmoney_(I_wish) wrote: »

Also does anyone recommend any online reasonable herb suppliers as I would like to build up the garden with as much variety as poss.

TIA

I hate to say it, but Jekka McVicar has about the best selection:

http://www.jekkasherbfarm.com/

She's lovely on the telly. Not quite so lovely if you touch anything at plant fairs!!:rotfl:

butterfly72

MrsTine wrote: »

Rosemary is actually very easy to get to root - I've never had a need for growth hormone. I pick a young shoot about 10-15 cm long and strip the bottom 3-4cm and put it in water and place in a sunny warm spot. You should see some roots in about a week or so let them establish a little before planting on and viola! Rosemary plant
Ditto lavender but it can be harder to get going and might be worth trying growth hormone. No idea about curry plant - sorry

Umm... i've had my shoots in water for 2 weeks now and nothing! When you say strip the bottom.. do you mean just the leaves or the stem too? thanks.