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bimmy's Rosemary

Plant: Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) | 0 | Happy

Care instructions for Rosemary

General Information for Rosemary

The details below are the general care instructions for Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis plants - so feel free to update the details below so that everyone can benefit!

How to grow and keep Rosemary happy

Choose a sheltered position and well-drained soil, and allow the plant lots of sun. Water in between dry downs; do not use enclosed planters. Their roots dislike being cramped up.

Use a good household potting soil mix and organic compost (not too much if it is a moist variety — this will be too strong in a pot and may contribute to root rot). Make sure it is well drained, well watered and spray the leaves with water every so often, especially if you have the heat up in the winter.

Prune the plant every autumn to keep the plant at an ideal size.

USDA Zone Range Which zones does Rosemary grow best in? 7 - 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Rosemary. -
Water Requirements How much water does Rosemary require? Low Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Rosemary need? ?
Soil The type of soil that Rosemary needs. ? Sun How much sunlight does Rosemary need to grow? Full Sun
Min. Air Temperature The lowest air temp to grow Rosemary in. 10°C / 50°F Max. Air Temperature The highest air temp to grow Rosemary in. 1°C / 34°F

How to sow and germinate Rosemary

Direct seeding is not always successful. Start seeds indoors and transplant the seedlings out. Darkness will aid germination. Cover the seeds lightly with soil after sowing. Germination time 14-21 days. Sow heavily because the seeds have a poor germination rate. Some seeds can germinate up to 3 months after sowing.

How to transplant Rosemary

Does not transplant well, so should be planted in the container it was started in. Drought resistant. Tender Perennial.

How to harvest Rosemary

Companion plants for Rosemary

These plants will grow well with Rosemary:

Repellent plants for Rosemary

These plants will not grow well with Rosemary so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Rosemary pests

These pests are known to attack Rosemary plants:

Common Rosemary diseases & problems

These problems and diseases are known to effect Rosemary plants:

How long does Rosemary take to grow?

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