{"product_id":"mountain-moon-apothecary-signature-collection-6-live-herb-cuttings","title":"Mountain Moon Apothecary Signature Collection - 6 Live Herb Cuttings","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMountain Moon Apothecary Signature Collection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6 Live Herb Cuttings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the herbs that help define Mountain Moon Apothecary with our Signature Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis assortment brings together six herbs selected for their fragrance, culinary versatility, garden interest, and popularity. Whether you are creating your first herb garden or expanding an established collection, it offers an introduction to several herbs we grow and enjoy at our Blue Ridge Mountain homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom tea gardens and culinary recipes to containers and pollinator-friendly spaces, these varieties reflect the heart of Mountain Moon Apothecary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded in This Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeppermint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vigorous, spreading mint appreciated for its refreshing aroma and popularity in tea gardens, infused beverages, and culinary herb collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSweet Basil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic kitchen-garden herb commonly used in pesto, sauces, salads, pasta dishes, and other culinary recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnglish Thyme\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn aromatic culinary herb valued for its compact growth, versatility, and traditional place in kitchen gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreek Oregano\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strongly aromatic oregano variety known for its bold flavor and popularity in Mediterranean-inspired recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSacred Basil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Holy Basil or Tulsi, this fragrant herb is appreciated for its aroma, garden beauty, and flowers that may attract visiting pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCuban Oregano\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive aromatic plant with thick, fuzzy leaves and a strong fragrance. Cuban Oregano is a tender perennial in many climates and is often grown in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrance, flavor, size, and appearance can vary according to season, maturity, sunlight, temperature, soil, and other growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix fresh, unrooted herb cuttings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne cutting of each variety listed above\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuttings approximately 4–6 inches long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix rockwool rooting cubes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture-protective packaging for transit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic care and propagation instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains unrooted plant cuttings—not established, rooted plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each cutting is naturally grown and individually harvested, its size, branching, leaf shape, color, fragrance, and overall appearance may vary from the listing photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains several plant varieties with different long-term growing requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for containers after rooting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppropriate for kitchen and tea gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be grown in raised beds or garden beds where climate permits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes both spreading and compact growth habits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes plants with different water and cold-hardiness requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers may attract visiting pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppermint spreads readily through underground runners and is often grown in a container to limit its spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Basil and Sacred Basil are frost-sensitive. Cuban Oregano is also cold-sensitive and is commonly grown as a container plant in colder climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish Thyme and Greek Oregano require good drainage after they are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden performance and winter hardiness depend on the individual variety, the purchaser’s climate, growing zone, soil, planting location, and ongoing care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning herb gardeners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitchen gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomestead gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollinator-friendly growing spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGifts for gardeners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialty herb collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash fresh plant material thoroughly before culinary use. These products are sold as live plant cuttings and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant: Care Immediately After Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease unpack all six cuttings immediately after delivery and remove all shipping materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the lower portion of each stem in clean, room-temperature water for a minimum of 48 hours. Keep all leaves above the waterline, with only the lower stem and at least one propagation node in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep each variety identified and separated during recovery and rooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recovery period allows the cuttings to rehydrate and recover from normal shipping stress before rooting begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the recovery period:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the cuttings in bright, indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the water if it becomes cloudy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not add fertilizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not allow any leaves to remain submerged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemporary wilting or softness can occur after shipping and does not necessarily indicate that a cutting is damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRooting Your Cuttings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the initial 48-hour recovery period, continue rooting each cutting using one of these methods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the stem and propagation node in clean water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the stem and propagation node into a pre-soaked rockwool cube supplied with water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix rockwool cubes are included so each cutting can be rooted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep all leaves above the waterline and do not allow the rockwool cubes to dry out. Provide bright, indirect light while roots develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not transfer the cuttings into soil immediately after delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow each cutting to remain in water or water-supplied rockwool until several healthy roots have developed and the roots are at least two inches long. Once a cutting’s roots reach that length, it may be transplanted into an appropriate potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six varieties may root at different rates. Rooting time varies according to the plant variety, temperature, light, water quality, and other growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn More Before You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit The Robertson Rottie Ranch on YouTube and follow our Mountain Apothecary series for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerb profiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation and rooting techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting guides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerb preservation methods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomestead gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing and care instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information About Live Cuttings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese products are living, unrooted plant cuttings. Successful rooting and future plant growth depend on shipping conditions, temperature, handling, propagation method, moisture, light, climate, and ongoing care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully select and package each cutting, but rooting success and future plant performance cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf The Robertson Rottie Ranch makes an error with your order or is unable to fulfill it, we will address the issue in accordance with our Return \u0026amp; Refund Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plant orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days and normally ship Monday through Wednesday to reduce the likelihood of weekend carrier delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cuttings will be wrapped with moisture-protective materials and carefully packaged for transit. Tracking information will be provided when your order ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive cuttings are available for purchase only when we are actively accepting and fulfilling plant orders. If seasonal temperatures or severe weather require us to pause live-plant shipping, this listing will be marked unavailable until ordering resumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers are responsible for confirming that these plants can legally be shipped to and grown at their destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Our Homestead to Yours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cuttings are grown and freshly harvested by Mountain Moon Apothecary, the botanical and herb-growing line of The Robertson Rottie Ranch, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for supporting our small mountain homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Robertson Rottie Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515202187513,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/2927\/4617\/files\/a41329b2-5569-493b-8138-306f43b6e188.png?v=1781204478","url":"https:\/\/therobertsonrottieranch.com\/products\/mountain-moon-apothecary-signature-collection-6-live-herb-cuttings","provider":"The Robertson Rottie Ranch, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}