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Rosmarinus officinalis - Vilmorin Seeds

Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary

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Small perennial shrub that can reach a height of 1.5m (5ft), with aromatic evergreen leaves. Cultivated for its foliage, which is used fresh or dried to flavour stews, grills, soups, meats, and infusions. Sowing period from April to June, harvest 1 year after sowing.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
Germination time (days)
10 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Sowing period April to June
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Flowering time February to April
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Harvest time April to October
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Description

The officinal Rosemary is a small perennial shrub that can reach a height of 1.5m (5ft), with aromatic leaves. Cultivated for its leaves used to flavour grilled dishes, soups, meats, and as an infusion. Sowing from April to June, harvest after 1 year.

Rosemary was used in the past to incense churches. It has been known since ancient times in cooking and as a medicinal plant. Fresh or dried leaves are used to flavour stews, fish, poultry, game, vegetables, and pasta, they have antiseptic, bactericidal, digestive, and tonic properties. Rosemary contains an essential oil. 

Rosemary thrives in arid and rocky soils, and requires little maintenance. Regular pruning helps to keep it compact.

It can easily find its place in a pot on the balcony or on the terrace alongside other herbs such as savory or thyme.

 

Harvest: The leaves are harvested from April to October by cutting the branches.

Preservation: Dry the branches in the shade and store them in a dry place.

Gardener's tip: Proceed with regular weeding and hoeing. Rosemary keeps the carrot fly away.

Harvest

Harvest time April to October
Type of vegetable Aromatic
Vegetable colour green
Interest Flavour, Productive
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Botanical data

Genus

Rosmarinus

Species

officinalis

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Rosemary

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Perennial

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Planting and care

Sowing

The seeds are sown from April to June in preferably poor soil. Transplant the young plants in a nursery, spacing them 10cm (4in) apart in all directions. Plant them in the following spring, spacing them 1m (3ft) apart.

 

Maintenance

Maintaining this plant is limited to a few hoeings and weedings. Only water in case of severe drought. In case of severe cold, protect the base of the plant with straw or dry leaves.

 

Seedlings

Sowing period April to June
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 10 days

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil Light
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained), 130,187
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