Rosemary

About This Plant...

Family: Labiatae

Genus and species: Rosmarinus officinalis

Plant type: tender perennial

Height and width: 72 inches high; 36-72 inches wide

Location and soil: sun or partial shade; well-drained soil; will grow indoors

Uses: fresh or dried leaves in soups, stews, and sauces; meat, fish, and egg recipes; salads and vegetables; cosmetics

Propagation methods: seeds, division, cuttings, and layering

Indoor Sowing...

Time needed to reach transplant size: 8-10 weeks

When to transplant to garden: after last spring frost

Outdoor Sowing...

When to sow outdoors: after last spring frost

Other Sowing Guidelines...

Approx. germination time: 21 days

Germination temp.: 70 degrees F.

Days to maturity: 85 days

Transplanting Guidelines...

Spacing between plants: 12 inches

Spacing between rows: 18 inches

Growing On...

Pests: aphids, mealybugs, scale, spider mites, whiteflies

Diseases: botrytis, root rot

Harvest: pick fresh leaves as needed; for drying, cut branches before plant flowers, bunch them together, and hang them upside down in a warm, airy place, then remove leaves and store in an airtight jar

Growing tips: germination is often erratic

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