Strong and luxuriant rosemary, the gardener’s tip to ensure longevity of more than 10 years

Rosemary is a staple in culinary preparations, enhancing the flavor of meats, soups, stews, fish dishes, potatoes, salads, pastas, and breads like focaccia. It also acts as a food preservative, enhancing both the sensory and functional attributes of foods.

In the cosmetic industry, rosemary and its extracts are valued for their benefits to skin and hair health. Historically, this plant has been used to treat a range of ailments, from mental decline and epilepsy to hair loss and joint pain.

To ensure rosemary thrives for over a decade in a pot, follow these gardening tips. It’s a sun-loving Mediterranean plant best placed in sunny spots like porches or windows. It requires minimal watering, thriving even in drought conditions, making it low maintenance.

Be sure to allow the soil to dry before watering to prevent root rot. Over-watering can cause the leaves to brown and dry. To avoid water stagnation, use well-drained, sandy soil rather than clay. This care approach helps maintain the plant’s health and prolong its life.