Rosemary

Plant family

Lippenblütler (Lamiaceae) (Lamiaceae)

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Dry

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

Light germinator

Seeding distance

25 cm

Row spacing

25 cm

Seeding depth

0.5 cm

Instructions

Beginning of May

Planting

End of May

Fertilizing

Description

Rosemary is a perennial, non-hardy shrub with high heat requirements from the labiates family. It grows particularly well in well-drained, rather dry and humusy soil and can reach heights of 30 to 120 cm. Its flowering period extends from May to June and it can be harvested throughout the year. The brown fruits are also usable.

Growing tips

Rosemary plants can be propagated by direct seeding, seedlings or as cuttings from older plants. You can harvest small branches in one piece. Rosemary is not frost-hardy and must therefore be kept indoors in a cool (5-10°C) and bright place for the winter. You can remove withering branches and use them in the kitchen. By pruning in late winter, you can ensure bushier growth.