How to grow... Rosemary

Rocket Growing Guides

Rosemary

Being a Mediterranean herb, Rosemary needs plenty of sun. It’s a really useful one to have in the garden as it compliments so many foods with its amazing flavour and aroma.

  • Planting Tips
  • Growing advice
  • Chef's Corner
Choosing a site for growing veg

The right site

Full sunshine and light, sandy soil are what Rosemary loves best.

growing veg in pots and raised beds

Can be grown in....

Anywhere as long as it has good drainage..

Autumn Winter Large Vegetable Garden

How far apart?

25cm apart or one plant to a pot.

When your herb plants arrive....

Your baby plants will arrive carefully packed in straw. They may look a little tired from their travels. This is quite normal but, as soon as possible, carefully unpack them all.

Then, stand them upright. The roots may be dry, so give them all a good drink of water by submerging the roots for a few minutes in a container of clean water. Now they are ready to plant.

This herb plant is an evergreen

This means that it can be used all year round.

Looking after your plants....

Rosemary is a Mediterranean plant so here in the UK we need to try and recreate this climate to get the best results.

Rosemary

Cut back regularly

A little trim every so often will keep your rosemary nice and bushy.

Rosemary

Watering them

Rosemary likes dry conditions so be careful not to overwater.

 

They're ready to harvest when....

Cut off rosemary sprigs as and when you want them.

Jargon Buster

Annual – a plant that completes its entire lifecycle in one year

Perennial – a plant that “dies” down at the end of the season, but comes back to life again year after year

Biennial – a plant that takes 2 years to complete its lifecycle before dying

Rosemary

Great with...

Rosemary can be used in loads of dishes and is particularly good with a roast!

  • Roasted veggies
  • Lamb
  • Beef
  • Pumpkin and Butternut Squash

Types to try