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What is the best soil mix for growing rosemary in a large earthenware pot?


On plant Rosmarinus officinalis

  • Question asked on 12 Nov, 2009

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AndreaRichter
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John Innes No3, about a third. Multipurpose compost about a third and gravel and sand to make up the rest. Cover the top of the soil with gravel when the plant is in

12 Nov, 2009

bamboo
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Or just stick it in multi purpose compost - mine grows perfectly well in that, but what Andrea suggests would be the recommended way.

12 Nov, 2009

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