White froth on Rosemary

[Nicola.P]

I have tried to grow rosemary a couple of times before both in a bed and in a pot and on all occasions the leaves (where they join the stalk) get covered in a whit froth.

Does anyone know what this is and how I can stop it from appearing or how to get rid of it?

Thanks

[Guest]

Is it cuckoo spit

https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=490

It shouldn't effect/ damage the plant significantly. It just looks unpleasant.

[rustylady]

Cuckoo spit - just blast it with a water sprayer

[Mikey]

As it has very little effect on the plant I'd leave it there. Its part of the food chain for frogs, toads spiders and birds. All of which I attract to the garden if I can as they will also eat other more voracious feeders.

[muddled]

Just remember to rinse it off before putting in your dinner

[Nicola.P]

Just remember to rinse it off before putting in your dinner

A bit of added protein I guess.