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Will my rosemary survive?

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CruCru · 28/05/2016 15:57

We've just had some builders dig up my herb garden. They put the herbs in pots (as agreed) but didn't put any soil or water in so all the herbs are dead.

The rosemary isn't looking quite as dead as the others so I've put it back in the ground and watered it quite a lot. I know it's rather subjective but is it likely to survive? The root ball was surprisingly small so I suspect a spade may have gone through the root.

It's a real pity because it was just getting to be a really nice, mature plant with quite fat needles (I haven't seen any varieties of Rosemary like it so far). However, if it is dead, I'm sure I can buy a new Rosemary when I go to buy all the other herbs.

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Haggisfish · 28/05/2016 16:04

Very possibly! They can survive really dry conditions and are pretty hardy.

CruCru · 28/05/2016 17:21

Here it is.

Will my rosemary survive?
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franke · 28/05/2016 17:23

What a shame. It may well survive but don't be tempted to overwater it.

Iknownuffink · 28/05/2016 17:25

Take cuttings and put them in a wee glass of water.

Your plant may survive if given lots of TLC.

CruCru · 28/05/2016 17:26

Ugh. Problem is, we use a lot of Rosemary (and other herbs) in cooking and this has got to a nice size. Perhaps I'll have to avoid taking any from this one for a while.

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Iknownuffink · 28/05/2016 17:29

Forgot so say that if the plant dies, wrap in kitchen paper and put in the. freezer.

PolterGoose · 28/05/2016 17:43

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CruCru · 02/06/2016 09:24

Hi all

It just started looking sorrier and sorrier for itself (and turned brown) so it's now gone.

Here's the new herb garden. It has some growing to do.

Will my rosemary survive?
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