How to grow Rosemary?
- Latin Family: Lamiaceae
- Latin Genus: Rosmarinus
- Ease of Growing: Moderate
- Growing Type: Perennial
Woody with green aromatic soft needle like leaves.
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Rosemary History
Rosemary is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has been used since ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman times.
Soil Preference
- PH (min/max): 6.0 - 8.5
- PH Ideal (min/max): 6.0 - 7.5
Rosemary prefers well drained, slightly alkaline soil that doesn't need to be very fertile.
How to care for Rosemary?
In the right climate rosemary is a remarkably trouble free plant that requires no care at all.
Water
Rosemary can survive without irrigation for months.
Fertilizer
Rosemary thrives in soil that is not too rich in nutrients.
Seeds
Seed Viability:
Germination Percentage: 30.0
Rosemary is usually propagated vegetatively from cuttings, division, or tip-layering. It's rarely grown from seed.
Light
Sun: min. 6 hours daily
Rosemary likes a sheltered position with full sun, but will tolerate light shade.
Conditions:Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot
Season:Short Season, Long Season
Storage
You can gather sprigs of this evergreen any time you need them, even in winter. The flavor of the fresh plants is best, but it can also be dried for later use. Dry in a cool, dark area and store in an airtight container.
Storage Req: Dry
Storage Temp: 50-70°F
Storage Length: 1-360 days
Problems
Rosemary Types
- Rosemary
Evergreen rosemary grows into a deliciously scented shrub whose needle-like, gray green leaves are a classic aromatic seasoning. An essential part of every good kitchen garden.
Pests
- Spider Mites
- Whiteflies
- Aphids
- Mealybug
Diseases
- Gray Mold Botrytis Fruit Rot
- Fungal Leaf Spot
- Powdery Mildew
- Root Rot
