Rosemary Seeds Planting Directions

Rosemary herb plants are very attractive to beneficial insects and attract pollinators to the garden. They can be shaped and manicured to promote a more attractive, compact shape, and in addition to their beauty in the garden, Rosemary herbs are have both medicinal and culinary uses.

Rosemary seeds can be started indoors, 6 - 8 weeks prior to the end of frost season. Or, directly in the garden while a few frosts are still expected (cold stratification is beneficial).

Rosemary plants thrive in full sun and loamy, well-draining soil. The plants prefer acidic soil. Avoid soils that hold moisture and heavy clay soils.

• Rosemary seed can be soaked over night and added to dampened soil and placed in the refrigerator prior to planting
• After 3 - 4 weeks of cold, start the seeds in starter trays indoors
• These herb seeds need light for germination
• Keep the trays moist and warm for germination
• Transplant out after frost danger has passed
• Or, directly sow in the garden prior to the end of frost season
• Work the garden soil 6 - 8 inches
• Add compost to the soil
• Gently press the seeds into the soil but do not cover
• Keep moist for germination

• Trimming Rosemary plants encourages bushier growth
• For harvest, snip sprigs at any time
• Best flavor and fragrance is prior to blooming
• Sprigs can be used fresh, frozen or dried
• Rosemary plants can be brought in during the winter
• If potted, plan on re-potting every year due to the plant easily getting root bound