Garden Guide for Zone 8b

Rosemary

Rosemary is a fragrant evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean. It is used as a culinary condiment, to make bodily perfumes, and for its potential health benefits.

Quick Info

• Soil: Well-drained, sandy soil
• Water: Moderate
• Light: Full sun
• Sowing Method: Cuttings or seeds
• Growing Days: 85

Sowing Months

Harvest Months

Planting Instructions

Planting Instructions: Plant rosemary in early spring, as soon as all chances of frost have passed. Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. If starting from seed, sow indoors 8-10 weeks before the last spring frost.

Harvest Instructions

Harvest Instructions: You can start to harvest your rosemary as soon as it takes off and is growing well. You should be able to start harvesting about 3 months after planting.