Growing Rosemary
(Rosmarinus officinalis)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| S | T |
(Best months for planting Rosemary in USA - Zone 5a regions)
S = Plant undercover in seed trays. T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings.
- Easy to grow. Plant cuttings . Best planted at soil temperatures between 59°F and 68°F.
- Space plants: 39 - 59 inches apart
- Harvest in approximately 1 years. In warmer areas, harvest time might be shorter.
- Compatible with: Beans, Carrots, Cabbages, Sage
- Avoid growing with: Potatoes
- Prostrate Rosemary
Rosemary will grow from seeds but this is not recommended as the success rate is very low. Small cuttings are easy to grow. Put in light, sandy soil where you want your plant to grow or start in small pots and plant out when established.
Rosemary comes from warm Mediterranean areas but adapts well to colder climates. In areas of heavy frost, a cutting potted up and kept in a sheltered spot will insure against total loss of your plant over winter.
Dryness suits rosemary, so well-drained soil and sunshine will be best.
Once established rosemary can be harvested all year round.
Rosemary grows well in patio pots or tubs.
Culinary hints - cooking and eating Rosemary
Leaves sprinkled on roast potatoes, meat and barbeque food make them extra tasty.
Rosemary can also be used to add flavour to vinegars and oils.
Planting reminders
This planting guide is a general reference intended for home gardeners. We recommend that you take into account your local conditions in making planting decisions. Gardenate is not a farming or commercial advisory service. For specific advice, please contact your local plant suppliers, gardening groups, or agricultural department. The information on this site is presented in good faith, but we take no responsibility as to the accuracy of the information provided.
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