Propagating herbs is easy and one of the fastest ways to get your garden started.

Gardening for me started with my obsession of rooting herbs in water. I was amazed by the tiny roots that took off from simply sticking a cutting in water. Rosemary, basil and mint are all herbs that I have had instant success rooting in water.

I would ask the gardener in your life if they have a rosemary or basil plant you can have a cutting from, to get started. Most stores carry small potted basil plants for cooking. Consider purchasing one the next time you grocery shop and propagate it for friends, family or even neighbors.

Propagating Herbs In Water

Step 1: Take a cutting from a mother plant by cutting approximately 5 – 7′ stems off. Try not to cut into any woody pieces as this will take longer to root. Make sure to avoid stems with flowers, or remove the flowers from the stem before propagating.

Step 2: Remove any lower leaves that may sit in the water. The roots will grow from where the leaves were.

Step 3: Fill a glass mason jar with water and place your cuttings in the water. Place your cutting jar in a window sill for proper sunlight.

Step 4: Clean out the jar of the old water and add clean water every 3 – 5 days. This will allow the roots to get fresh oxygen.

Step 5: After your cuttings have rooted and are taking over the jar, plant your cutting. You may use a pot and a bag of potting mix or plant them into the ground. Don’t forget to water them weekly.

Step 6: When your cutting has turned into a large flourishing plant, don’t forget to take a few cuttings and share.

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Propagating Herbs With A Rooting Hormone.

I’ve had the best success propagating lavender with a rooting hormone. We use Take Root.

Step 1: Take a cutting from a mother plant by cutting approximately 5 – 7′ stems off. Try not to cut into any woody pieces as this will take longer to root. Make sure to avoid stems with flowers, or remove the flowers from the stem before propagating.

Step 2: Remove approximately 2 – 3′ of the lower leaves. The roots will grow from where the leaves were.

Step 3: Prepare a pot with potting mix and set aside.

Step 4: Dip the end/bottom of your cutting with removed leaves, inside your rooting hormone. I have used both liquid and powder rooting hormones and I personally prefer the powder. I feel like it doesn’t wash away as quickly with waterings. I can also give it a thicker coat of the hormone, then with a liquid one.

Step 5: Place your cuttings with the rooting hormone inside your prepared pot.

Step 6: Water your cuttings 1 – 2 times a week.

Step 7: Once your cuttings have grown and roots are established, you may transplant each of them into different pots or directly into the ground.

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