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Rosemary Seeds

Rosmarinus officinalis
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Bring the classic aroma and robust flavor of rosemary to your home garden.

Rosemary is a tender and fragrant perennial herb. It is a relative of mint with leaves that have a strong minty fragrance that is very useful for potpourris. Great for use with meat, fish, and many vegetables. This variety is well-suited for container growth. Plant indoors or outdoors, and enjoy this perennial herb all year long.

  • SKU: 143868
  • Common Name: Rosemary
  • Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
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Safe for bees
Safe
for Bees
Good for pollinators
Good For Pollinators
Grow best in
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to germination
Days to
Germination:
7 - 28 days
Water needs
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
Days to maturity
Days to
Maturity:
85 days
Best container size
Best
Container Size:
30 cm+ (12 in.+)
Growing height
Growing Height:
60-120 cm (24-48 in)
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  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Plant Lifecycle: Perennial (returns every year)
  • Seed Type: Heirloom
  • Fill Weight (grams): 100 mg
  • Approximate Seed Count: 60-70
  • Characteristics: Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators | Container friendly
  • Planting Method: Start Indoors
  • Colour: Green
  • Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
  • Landscape Use: Edible Garden
  • Resistance: Deer
  • Tolerance: Drought | Salt | Dry Soil
  • Flavour: A warm and tangy flavor
  • Preparation Ideas: Popular in soups and recipes using meat.
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Start Rosemary seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting into their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant spacing directions below. Pick a location sheltered from the wind and receives at least 6 hours of sun per day. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist, but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.

  • Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4in.)
  • Seed Spacing: Sow rosemary seeds roughly 2.5 cm (1 in.) apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 45 cm (18 in.) apart.
  • Plant Spacing: 45 cm (18 in.)
  • Instructions for Nutrient Care: Apply SUPERThrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
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Growing Suggestions:
  • Rosemary should be planted in fast-draining soil as it does not tolerate being constantly wet. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
  • Rosemary is an evergreen plant that can be harvested at any time. However, its recommended to pick young stems and leaves for the freshest taste. The older tips are best used for infusing things with flavor or scent rather than eating. While harvesting, snip off the stems, but make sure to maintain an attractive shape of the plant. Avoid harvesting more than a third of the rosemary at any one time.

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So slow germinating

"Still waiting for sprouts. They're under growlights in the house. Have not dried out spritzing with hydrogen peroxide to stop fungus on soil surface. Great products from West Coast Seeds. . fast on line service!"

— Marie C. (5/5)

"I've always used McKensie seeds. They germinate always."

— Angie (5/5)

Rosemary

"Great"

— Thomas C. (5/5)

Slow to germinate but expected.

"Slow to germinate but expected."

— Dawn K. (5/5)

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Rosemary

"Ordering was extremely easy, everything arrived in a timely manner. All packages were clearly marked. I have ordered from McKenzie before and have been very happy with the growth of the seeds. Can't wait for next spring when I'll be planting all my seeds."

— Anita S. (5/5)

98% germination rate

"High germination rate (98%), very satisfied! I used pit moss as seed-starting mix and had excellent result this spring. Thank you Mckenzie for high quality seeds!"

— Yvonne (5/5)

"Good as i used these before as well."

— Amandeep (5/5)

Q&A

Are the Heirloom Rosemary seeds cold stratified?
We have not stratefied them. They would benefit from stratefication before you plant them.
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