Rosemary is one of the most commonly used aromatic plants in the kitchen. Being a fundamental ingredient in countless preparations, it can be more than convenient to always have a very leafy rosemary plant on hand on our balcony.

This plant is very resistant, adapts perfectly to pot cultivation and, following a few tips, can last for years and years without special care. In this article we explain how to do it.

Rosemary is a typical plant of the Mediterranean area, so we should not have a special problem adapting it to our balcony. The plant has been used in cooking for centuries, but it also has numerous therapeutic properties and that is why it was also used in traditional medicine.

As soon as you buy the seedling

If you’ve just bought a seedling, immediately transfer it to a larger pot and place it in a sunny spot – rosemary loves sunlight.

Rosemary does not need particular humidity conditions, as it is a plant that adapts well to dry environments. Unlike other houseplants, it doesn’t need to be constantly moistened to prevent the leaves from drying out.

Topsoil

Rosemary adapts well to any type of soil, has good roots and even grows in stony soils. Use any soil that is low in salts (which slow down plant growth).

Be sure to give the plant good drainage, through holes in the bottom of the pot and gravel in the bottom of the potting soil. Rosemary suffers a lot from water stagnation.

Watering

Remember that you don’t need to water rosemary often. Overwatering can damage the plant, so water only when you notice that the potting soil is dry. To do this, don’t just look at the surface of the soil: try inserting a finger and observe the humidity level at about 4-5 centimeters deep and water only if it is really dry.

In the cold months, one watering a week is enough, while in summer even two can be fine.