
Salvia rosmarinus
A woody, fragrant Mediterranean herb. Rosemary is drought-tolerant, evergreen, and essential in the kitchen. It grows into a beautiful shrub over time.
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medium
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Low — let soil dry completely between waterings
80-100 days to harvest from transplant
Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost — germination is slow and inconsistent. Press seeds into moist soil surface (need light to germinate). Better started from cuttings. Plant in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Space 60-90cm apart.
Germination (14-28 days)
Very slow — only 30-50% germination rate
Seedling (4-8 weeks)
Tiny needle-like leaves form slowly
Establishment (2-3 months)
Woody stems begin to develop
Maturity (6-12 months)
Bushy shrub with fragrant foliage
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