Rosemary

Fall in love with the wonderful aroma of this versatile herb. It complements meats and vegetables, brings its unique, piney flavor to breads, and blends well with other herbs. A beautiful ornamental, it grows well in containers indoors or outside, and pollinators love the lavender flowers. Perennial in USDA zone 8 and warner; otherwise grown as an annual or indoors. Fairly drought tolerant once established. Deer resistant. This packet sows up to 10 feet.

When to sow outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date in mild climates, and when soil temperature is at least 60F.

In cold climates, sow in containers to grow outside during summer and inside during winter.

When to start inside: RECOMMENDED.

10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature is 65-75F.

Special germination instructions: Rosemary has a naturally low, and slow germination rate. Light aids germination; press seed lightly into soil surface.