Rosemary is an easy to grow, drought tolerant and pest resistant perennial originating from the Mediterranean. The highly aromatic leaves are used in traditional Italian cuisine, particularly in vegetable dishes such as roasted potatoes. Excellent for flavouring barbecued foods.
How To Grow
Sow seeds 5 mm (¼in) deep in seed trays or punnets. Cover lightly with fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings will appear in 21-28 days. Transplant to permanent position in full sun when large enough to handle, spacing plants 60cm (2ft) apart. Harvest: Pick leaves and the tender shoots all year as required.
When To Plant
From Spring to Autumn.
Harvest
As required
Sow
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Soil Type
well drained
When
From Spring to Autumn.
Where
In seed trays or punnets.
How to Sow
Sow seeds 5 mm (¼in) deep. Cover lightly with fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings will appear in 21-28 days.
Care
Transplant to permanent position in full sun when large enough to handle, spacing plants 60cm (2ft) apart. Harvest: Pick leaves and the tender shoots all year as required.
