March and April are the best months to repot rosemary, an idea that may seem trivial, but that actually makes all the difference. With the summer with the door, giving a new space to this plant is like offering them an invitation to resume momentum, to grow stronger and more alive.
Of course, the rosemary is tough, it does not complain easily. But he too, every now and then he needs to finish. A slightly more comfortable vase, a fresher earth … and you’re done. Over time, the soil is impoverished and the space becomes tight. Thus the plant begins to give signals: less fragrant leaves, slowed growth, a little off branches. Nothing serious, for heaven’s sake, but better to intervene before worse.
Repotting in March or April makes really sense. The days begin to stretch, the temperatures become more mild, and the plant is ready to start again. Offering it a new, richer and more spacious base, means accompanying it in its seasonal awakening. And the beauty is that you don’t need much: a right vase, a suitable soil, and a few steps to follow.
Why repot the rosemary right between March and April
Spring, you know, is a special moment for all plants. And rosemary is no exception. Just in recent months he began his most active growth phase. The days become brighter, the air warms up but without exaggerating, and the plant awakens slowly but decision. Changing vase in this period has many advantages. The roots find new space to expand, an exhausted soil can be renewed, and the problems related to stagnation or compressions are avoided. Is it also the perfect time to closely observe the state of health of the rosemary: too dense roots, unpleasant odors, always humid soil? They are signs that something must be changed.
And it should not be forgotten that rosemary does not like excess humidity. A scarce drainage or a now too small vase can increase the risk of radical rot. Repotting in the right period allows the plant to recover calmly, exploiting spring humidity without having to face summer stress.
How to choose Vaso and Dicriccio: Attention to Overpotting
Often it is thought: the bigger the vase is, the better. But that’s not always. Rosmarino, in fact, if it is in a too large vase, can suffer from overpotting: too much soil, too much water, roots that struggle to find balance.
Better to follow some practical tricks:
- A vase only slightly larger than the previous one, without exaggerating
- Breathable materials such as terracotta, ideal for breathing the roots
- Universal soil, but enriched with sand or perlite to make it lighter and more draining
At the bottom of the vase it is better to arrange a layer of expanded clay or some pebbles, so as to encourage the outflow of water and keep the stagnation away. The position of the plant must also be treated: the collar must remain at the same height as before. Neither too deep nor too high.
The fundamental steps for a stressless repotting
Found the right vase and prepared the right soil, you can move on to the action. You don’t need to be experts: with a little attention you do everything in a few minutes. The soil must be just moistened, just to make the plant easier. Once out of the old vase, take a look at the roots: if they are too compressed, better to loosen them a little with your fingers. The old soil can be partially removed, especially the dry and compact one. So the plant helps to breathe better.
In the new pot, the collar must remain at the same height. The new soil is added, without pressing too much, and ends with a little water, enough to settle everything.
In the following days, better to avoid the direct sun. A repaired and bright corner goes more than good to make it set.
With a few gestures, the rosemary returns in shape. March and April? The perfect time to give him a new beginning.
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