Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis (or Salvia rosmarinus). Rosemary is an aromatic herb with upright, woody stems and narrow, needle-like, dark green leaves that can be used fresh or dried. A perennial in hardiness zones 7-8, it does not survive frost, so bring rosemary indoors at temperatures below 8ºC if you want to continue growing it the following year. Naturally low germination rate.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 5 mm

optimal temperature for germination: 20 to 30ºC*.

time for germination: 10 to 30 days

When to sow:

indoor sowing 6 to 8 weeks before the last date in your area

Sowing technique: in pocket

Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the seedlings if space is available or keep only the most beautiful ones. Transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden.

Transplant outdoors:

When all risk of frost is removed and the soil is warmed.

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 50 cm

between rows: 75 cm

Height of plants: 100 cm (less the first year and more the following years according to the harvests)

Soil: well drained, rather poor

Exposure: full sun

Days to harvest: 80 to 90 days

Specificities:use of a heat mat can improve germination; grows well in pots

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±90

Difficulty: Hard

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Perennial

Additional information

Weight            0.25 g

Difficulty         

Hard

Sowing          

Indoor

Lifecycle        

Perennial

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Winter