(Rosmarinus officinalis) Perennial. Rosemary is a tender perennial herb that is highly prized in the kitchen and for medicinal use.

Grows as a fragrant, upright evergreen shrub with a profusion of tiny pink or blue flowers in summer.  

Wonderful when used as a culinary seasoning to complement meats, vegetables, and breads.  Also excellent dried and used in sachets.

Germination Temperature	Planting Depth	Days to Germination	Plant Spacing	Row Spacing	Sun
60	1/8"	14-21	24”	24"-36"	Full

 

Planting Instructions:
Start indoors 10-12 weeks before average last frost. Sow outdoors 1-2 weeks after average last frost.

Additional Tips:
Rosemary has a naturally low germination rate, and can take up to 4 weeks to germinate. 

Press lightly into soil surface; do not cover with soil.

Rosemary is very drought tolerant.

Does well in containers.

Grows back vigorously after cutting.

Harvesting:
Remove sprigs as needed. For best flavor, harvest just before flowering.

Companion Plants:
Rosemary is believed to repel harmful insects including bean beetle, cabbage fly, cabbage moth and carrot fly.
Plant with beans, broccoli, cabbage, hot peppers, sage.
Hinders potatoes, pumpkins.

 

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