On Sun, 22 May 2011 09:19:34 -0700, "Paul M. Cook"
wrote:


"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 May 2011 01:59:03 -0700, "Paul M. Cook"
wrote:

The local grocery store had some really lovely live herbs. They were in
little pots and wrapped in clear plastic like flowers. I grabbed a couple
of rosemary plants. After carefully teasing them from their pots I
transplanted them only to find them all flopped over like limp noodles the
next day. They cannot stand up on their own. They don't have any water
issues except for possibly being too wet. Should I stake them? Just
leave
them alone?

Paul



Do they have roots or are they just cuttings?


I believe I wrote they were in pots. They are seedlings which were grown in
the pots. They are about 8 inches tall. They are fully hydrated with no
signs of wilting.

Paul




The teasing has probably removed most of the soil in contact with the
root hairs so they aren't taking in water very efficiently now. The
new growth is soft and relies on turgor pressure to stand.

They will need time to re-grow the root hairs, staking will not do
much. I would advise patience and a sheltered spot with strong light
but not sun for a while. Don't over water, wet feet will kill
rosemary quickly. Those that perk up can be moved into the sun.

D