Planting and Growing Guide for Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Description
Rosemary will grow from seeds, but the germination rate is very low. Instead, Rosemary grows easily from small cuttings placed into light sandy soil and kept moist in the garden bed or in pots. Use a hormone powder or gel to stimulate root growth. Rosemary comes from warm Mediterranean areas, but adapts well to cool climates as well. Soil dryness is beneficial for Rosemary. It prefers well-drained soil that is allowed to periodically dry-out. Rosemary prefers full sun and warm conditions. Once established as a perennial, rosemary tips can be harvested all year round directly from the plants. Rosemary grows well in pots, tubs or other containers.
Rosemary leaves are a classic garnish and flavoring for lamb, beef and pork dishes.
Planting Guide
Seed Depth: Grow from cuttings planted directly into the garden bed, pots or seed trays. Plant the cuttings or seedlings after the last frost.
Space between plants: Allow about 100-150 cm (about 4 feet) between plants.
Harvest Time: Harvest in 12 months for initial plantings. Shoots and leaves can be harvested continuously
Hints:
- Grows best in full sun.
- Feed regularly and add compost around the plants as they grow as a mulch and source of nutrients.
- Water frequently especially when the plants are flowering
- Ensure maximum flavor by growing the plants quickly and avoiding growth checks.
- Rosemary does well in a range of soil types, although the cuttings are easier to establish in sandy soils
- Shift rosemary grown in pots into larger pots as they plants grow larger.
- Prune the Rosemary plants regularly to keep them growing
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