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Rosemary loves lean earth
Rosemary comes from the evergreen maquis of the Mediterranean region and has adapted perfectly to the prevailing conditions over the course of the year. This applies not only to the climate, but also to the ideal soil conditions.
If possible sandy and permeable
According to its origin, the popular kitchen herb prefers a lean - if possible sandy - well-drained and dry soil. The plant develops very widely branched and deep-reaching roots, which are able to extract moisture and nutrients from the earth even from several meters deep. So that the roots can penetrate the soil well, the soil should be loose and permeable. Rosemary does not like heavy, loamy soil - not only because it can not grow there by its nature, but also because such soil is a very good reservoir of water. However, the plant, which is very sensitive in this respect, does not tolerate great moisture or waterlogging.
Tips & Tricks
Like almost all Mediterranean herbs, rosemary loves soils with a pH in the neutral to alkaline range - lime is no problem at all for the sunbather. Therefore, you can safely water the plant with tap water or fertilize it once or twice a year with lime.
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