Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary is an aromatic herb that's widely used in Mediterranean cuisine. A popular herb in roasts, stews, salads and pastas, rosemary is also known as the main ingredient in rosemary oil which has a multitude of healthy benefits such as improving memory and mood. Cooking with Rosemary will not only add wonderful flavor to your meals, it will also bring many health benefits to your diet. The longer you cook it, the better it gets!
NOTE! Rosemary is not available in the US right now. An option would be to get Grow Anything pods and locally sourced seeds from a gardening store.
- Sprout within: 14-21 days
- Harvest in: 49 - 147 days
- Temperatures: 18 - 30 °C / 64 - 86 °F
- Rosemary grows best at 18 - 30 °C / 64 - 86 °F.
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Rosemary usually germinates in 2 weeks, but some seeds may need even up to 4 weeks to sprout. Some seeds may take up to four weeks to sprout. It requires patience, and it is all worth it. Also, using pro cups will extend plant pod viability for months.
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If growth is controlled through trimming, the plant can last even up to 5 months.
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This plant loves to be cut/trimmed. Just, keep in mind not to cut it down/back entirely.
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In two months it should be ready for first harvesting. Gently trim off the tips of the plant leaving at least four pairs of true leaves to grow. More will appear soon!
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Rosemary is a perfect plant for repotting. Once it has used all the nutrients in Click and Grow smart soil (which will happen in about 4 months) you may replant it into a larger pot. Just use a regular garden soil and don’t forget to water and feed it. A guide to transplanting can be found here.
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