Salvia rosmarinus. Elevate your herb garden with aromatic rosemary seeds from West Coast Seeds. Known for its stiff stems, crisp fir-like leaves, and rich aroma, rosemary is a versatile and hardy perennial herb. Plant it in full sun in your garden or a spacious container. In ideal conditions, rosemary can grow into a large, shrubby plant. The fragrant flowers attract honeybees and other pollinators, adding biodiversity to your garden.
Key Features:
- Stiff Stems and Crisp Leaves: Ideal for culinary use, especially when freshly crushed.
- Fragrant Flowers: Attracts honeybees and other wild pollinators.
- Versatile Planting: Suitable for garden beds or large containers.
- Perennial Herb: With proper care, it can thrive for years.
- Hardy to Zone 8: Can withstand mild winters with appropriate protection.
Growing Instructions:
Difficulty: Challenging
Season & Zone:
- Exposure: Full sun
- Zone: Hardy to Zone 8
Timing:
- Sow Indoors: Late winter to early spring.
- Transplant or Direct Sow: Late spring, once the soil has warmed. Starting indoors is more reliable.
Starting:
- Optimal Soil Temperature: 27-32°C (80-90°F).
- Germination is low, so sow more seeds than needed.
- Barely cover seeds with sterilized seed starting mix.
- Provide bottom heat and minimal watering to prevent damping off.
- Keep seedlings in their own pots during the first winter and protect from severe cold.
- Transplant: The following spring, space plants 60-90cm (24-36") apart.
Growing:
- Container Growth: Provide monthly feedings of liquid fertilizer and keep well-watered in hot weather.
- Mulching: Mulch around plants as cold weather approaches to protect roots from frost.
Harvest:
- Leaves: Harvest individual leaves by pulling them off the plant.
- Branches/Stems: Use a clean, sharp knife to cut branches for drying. Hang branches indoors in a well-ventilated area free from direct sunlight. Store dried leaves in sealed containers to maintain their aroma for months.
Companion Planting:
Rosemary is a good companion for beans, Brassicas, and carrots, enhancing their growth and flavor.
Enhance your culinary creations and garden's biodiversity with aromatic rosemary from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for both experienced gardeners and herb enthusiasts, these seeds will bring a touch of fragrant beauty to your garden.
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Salvia rosmarinus. Elevate your herb garden with aromatic rosemary seeds from West Coast Seeds. Known for its stiff stems, crisp fir-like leaves, and rich aroma, rosemary is a versatile and hardy perennial herb. Plant it in full sun in your garden or a spacious container. In ideal conditions, rosemary can grow into a large, shrubby plant. The fragrant flowers attract honeybees and other pollinators, adding biodiversity to your garden.
Key Features:
- Stiff Stems and Crisp Leaves: Ideal for culinary use, especially when freshly crushed.
- Fragrant Flowers: Attracts honeybees and other wild pollinators.
- Versatile Planting: Suitable for garden beds or large containers.
- Perennial Herb: With proper care, it can thrive for years.
- Hardy to Zone 8: Can withstand mild winters with appropriate protection.
Growing Instructions:
Difficulty: Challenging
Season & Zone:
- Exposure: Full sun
- Zone: Hardy to Zone 8
Timing:
- Sow Indoors: Late winter to early spring.
- Transplant or Direct Sow: Late spring, once the soil has warmed. Starting indoors is more reliable.
Starting:
- Optimal Soil Temperature: 27-32°C (80-90°F).
- Germination is low, so sow more seeds than needed.
- Barely cover seeds with sterilized seed starting mix.
- Provide bottom heat and minimal watering to prevent damping off.
- Keep seedlings in their own pots during the first winter and protect from severe cold.
- Transplant: The following spring, space plants 60-90cm (24-36") apart.
Growing:
- Container Growth: Provide monthly feedings of liquid fertilizer and keep well-watered in hot weather.
- Mulching: Mulch around plants as cold weather approaches to protect roots from frost.
Harvest:
- Leaves: Harvest individual leaves by pulling them off the plant.
- Branches/Stems: Use a clean, sharp knife to cut branches for drying. Hang branches indoors in a well-ventilated area free from direct sunlight. Store dried leaves in sealed containers to maintain their aroma for months.
Companion Planting:
Rosemary is a good companion for beans, Brassicas, and carrots, enhancing their growth and flavor.
Enhance your culinary creations and garden's biodiversity with aromatic rosemary from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for both experienced gardeners and herb enthusiasts, these seeds will bring a touch of fragrant beauty to your garden.
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