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| Weight | 0.25 g |
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Number of seeds: ±90
Difficulty: Hard
Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated
Lifecycle:Perennial
Number of seeds: ±90
Difficulty: Hard
Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated
Lifecycle:Perennial
Rosemary
3.99$
Rosmarinus officinalis (or Salvia rosmarinus). Rosemary is an aromatic herb with upright, woody stems and narrow, needle-like, dark green leaves that can be used fresh or dried. A perennial in hardiness zones 7-8, it does not survive frost, so bring rosemary indoors at temperatures below 8ºC if you want to continue growing it the following year. Naturally low germination rate.
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 5 mm
- optimal temperature for germination: 20 to 30ºC*.
- time for germination: 10 to 30 days
When to sow:
- indoor sowing 6 to 8 weeks before the last date in your area
Sowing technique: in pocket
Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the seedlings if space is available or keep only the most beautiful ones. Transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden.
Transplant outdoors:
- When all risk of frost is removed and the soil is warmed.
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 50 cm
- between rows: 75 cm
Height of plants: 100 cm (less the first year and more the following years according to the harvests)
Soil: well drained, rather poor
Exposure: full sun
Days to harvest: 80 to 90 days
Specificities:
- use of a heat mat can improve germination;
- grows well in pots
