Rosemary Seeds | Salvia rosmarinus | Aromatic Culinary Herb – WINTER

Rosemary is a highly aromatic evergreen herb valued for its distinctive fragrance, narrow needle-like leaves and strong culinary flavour.

Botanically known as Salvia rosmarinus, rosemary develops upright woody stems with dense green foliage and can grow into a long-lived perennial shrub when provided with suitable conditions.

It is an excellent choice for kitchen gardens, herb gardens, raised beds, containers and grow bags.

The leaves can be harvested fresh and used in a wide variety of savoury dishes.

Key Features

• Highly aromatic culinary herb
• Evergreen perennial growth
• Needle-like fragrant leaves
• Strong, distinctive flavour
• Suitable for repeated harvesting
• Excellent for pots and grow bags
• Performs best in well-drained soil
• Suitable for kitchen and herb gardens
• Long-lived plant under suitable conditions

Culinary Uses

Fresh or dried rosemary leaves can be used in:

• Roasted vegetables
• Potatoes
• Breads
• Soups
• Sauces
• Pasta dishes
• Marinades
• Grilled foods
• Herb seasoning blends
• Savoury dishes

Because rosemary has a strong aroma and flavour, it is generally used in moderate quantities.

Recommended Grow Bags

Rosemary can be grown successfully in GREEN GARDENS felt grow bags.

Recommended sizes:

G-11 (11 × 10 inch)

G-12 (12 × 12 inch)

G-24 (24 × 12 inch)

Growing Instructions from Seeds

1. Prepare the Growing Medium

Mix: 50% Vermicompost and 50% Bhalu Mitti / Sandy Soil

Break any large soil lumps and mix thoroughly.

Fill the seed tray or container lightly without compacting the mix.

2. Sow the Seeds

Sow rosemary seeds approximately:

0.5 cm deep

Cover with only a thin layer of fine soil.

Avoid deep sowing because rosemary seeds are relatively small and may germinate poorly when buried too deeply.

3. Water Gently

Water after sowing using a fine mist or gentle shower.

Keep the upper soil layer slightly moist during germination.

Do not keep the growing medium continuously wet.

4. Germination

Expected germination:

14–30 days

Recommended temperature:

15°C–28°C

Rosemary may germinate slowly and unevenly, so continue maintaining appropriate moisture throughout the germination period.

5. Provide Good Light

Once seedlings emerge, provide plenty of bright light.

Established rosemary performs best in:

Full sun

Aim for approximately:

6–8 hours of sunlight per day

Good sunlight helps produce compact growth and aromatic foliage.

6. Thin the Seedlings

Once seedlings have developed several true leaves, remove weak or overcrowded plants.

Keep the healthiest seedlings for further growth.

7. Transplanting

Transplant once seedlings are strong enough to handle and have developed a healthy root system.

Suitable final containers include:

• G-11 Grow Bag
• G-12 Grow Bag
• G-24 Grow Bag
• Large pots
• Raised beds
• Open garden soil

Handle the young root system carefully during transplantation.

8. Watering

Rosemary prefers moderate watering and good drainage.

Water when the top layer of soil begins to dry.

Avoid permanently soggy soil.

Once established, rosemary generally tolerates slightly drier conditions better than excessive moisture.

9. Fertilization

Rosemary does not require heavy feeding.

The vermicompost included in the recommended potting mix provides useful organic nutrition.

Additional vermicompost may be applied lightly around established plants if required.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer because it may encourage soft, weak growth.

10. Pruning

Regular light pruning helps maintain:

• Compact growth
• More branching
• Fresh shoots
• Better plant shape

Use a clean, sharp gardening pruner to trim fresh rosemary shoots and maintain a compact, bushy plant.
Do not remove too much woody growth at one time.

11. Harvesting

Begin harvesting once the plant has developed enough healthy branches.

Cut fresh young sprigs as required.

Avoid removing more than approximately one-third of the plant at one time.

Regular light harvesting encourages continued new growth.

Suitable For

Rosemary is ideal for:

• Kitchen gardens
• Herb gardens
• Raised beds
• Rooftop gardens
• Balcony gardens
• Terrace gardens
• Pots
• GREEN GARDENS grow bags
• Home culinary herb production

Source Company:

Franchi Sementi