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Rosemary
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.
Difficulty
medium
Sunlight
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Watering
Low — let soil dry completely between waterings
Growth Time
80-100 days to harvest from transplant
How to Grow
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.
Growth Phases
1
Germination (14-28 days)
Very slow — only 30-50% germination rate
2
Seedling (4-8 weeks)
Tiny needle-like leaves form slowly
3
Establishment (2-3 months)
Woody stems begin to develop
4
Maturity (6-12 months)
Bushy shrub with fragrant foliage
Care Tips
- •Much easier from cuttings than seed
- •Never overwater — prefers dry conditions
- •Bring indoors in winter in cold climates
- •Prune regularly to prevent woody, leggy growth
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