Matures in 85 Days
Height: 2–4 feet

The aromatic leaves of this shrubby annual/perennial may be used fresh or dried to provide a delightful seasoning to chicken, stew, and all meats. In mild winter areas, it makes an excellent hedge. Elsewhere, it is best grown in moveable containers or as an evergreen.

SOWING:
Sow seed outdoors as early in the spring as the ground can be worked. Plant in rows 12 inches apart, spacing seed 1 inch apart in the row. Cover seed with 1/8 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until seeds begin to grow.

THINNING:
When plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 6 to 8 inches apart in the row.

GERMINATION:
Rosemary seed routinely germinates poorly. The seed in this packet is of the highest quality available from the current crop and will germinate approximately 50% in 60 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

REMARKS:
Flavor is best before the plant blossoms. Pick leaves and sprigs as needed and use fresh or dry. Leaves may be frozen.