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Rosemary — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Rosemary
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

90-120days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z6–10USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start from cuttings or nursery plants. Seeds are slow and difficult. Plant after last frost.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6-8 hours)
Water: Low — drought tolerant
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 5 feet
Season: Tender Perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Gray-green needle-like leaves with blue, purple, or white flowers
Size: 1-2 inch needle-like leaves
Shape: Upright woody shrub with linear leaves
Flavour: Piney, resinous, slightly bitter with camphor notes

In the kitchen

Roasted meats, potatoes, bread, Mediterranean dishes, infused oils, herb butter

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Spider mites, aphids, scale insects
Diseases: Root rot, powdery mildew in humid conditions
Resistance: Generally disease resistant, good air circulation prevents fungal issues

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, complementary water and soil requirements

ThymeSimilar Mediterranean growing conditions, both deter pests like cabbage worms

SageShared preference for well-draining soil and full sun, mutual pest deterrence

TomatoesRosemary repels tomato hornworms and whiteflies that damage tomatoes

CarrotsRosemary deters carrot flies while carrots don't compete for nutrients

BeansBeans fix nitrogen in soil while rosemary repels bean beetles

CabbageRosemary repels cabbage moths, cabbage worms, and other brassica pests

BroccoliStrong scent deters flea beetles and cabbage loopers that attack brassicas

Avoid

CucumberRosemary's allelopathic compounds can stunt cucumber growth and development

LettuceRosemary's strong oils and root secretions inhibit lettuce germination and growth

PumpkinCompetition for space and rosemary's allelopathic effects reduce pumpkin yields

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 131
Protein (g): 3.31
Fat (g): 5.86
Carbohydrate (g): 20.7
Fibre (g): 14.1
Vitamin A (µg): 146
Vitamin C (mg): 21.8
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.336
Folate (µg): 109
Calcium (mg): 317
Iron (mg): 6.65
Magnesium (mg): 91
Phosphorus (mg): 66
Potassium (mg): 668
Zinc (mg): 0.93

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Rosemary

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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