Rosemary
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Scientific Classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(Unranked): | Angiosperms |
(Unranked): | Eudicots |
(Unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Lamiaceae |
Genus: | Rosmarinus |
Species: | Rosmarinus officinalis |
Synonyms | |
Compass weed Mary's mantle |
Plant Data | |
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Min germination temp: | 16°C (61°F) |
Max germination temp: | 20°C (68°F) |
Germination time: | 11 days |
Time to transplanting: | +53 days |
Time to harvesting: | +185 days |
Mature height: | 120cm (4ft) |
Sow depth: | ½cm (¼in) |
Sow spacing: | 2½cm (1in) |
Growing plant spacing: | 45cm (18in) |
Growing row spacing: | 45cm (18in) |
References: | [1] |
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Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae, which also includes many other herbs.
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Growing[edit | edit source]
Location[edit | edit source]
Choose a sunny, sheltered spot in a shrub boarder, herb garden or iin a container close to a south-facing wall.[2]
Sowing[edit | edit source]
Rosemary can be sown indoors from late March to early May, but it is much easier to buy a pot-grown plant or take a cutting from an established plant, and root it in late May to early June.
Transplanting[edit | edit source]
- From seed-grown or bought plant
Transplant rosemary plants in spring. Leave 45cm (18in) between plants (one plant should provide plenty for use in a household).
- From cutting
Cut a branch of rosemary from an existing established bush about 5-7½cm (2-3in)[3][4], although almost any sized cutting should root. Remove the leaves from the bottom 2½cm (1in) and, if available, dip in rooting hormone. Stand, cut side down, into a container of standard potting compost, water from below and put in a propagator or cover with a clear plastic bag. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-70°F) is needed for the cuttings to root.[4]
Harvesting[edit | edit source]
You can harvest rosemary all year round[5], but ideally on hot sunny days.[6] Both it's needle-like leaves and blue flowers can be used in the kitchen.[2]
Regular picking and pruning should keep the bush to about 60cm (2ft) tall.[2] Template:Clrr
Troubles[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia (view authors). |
- ↑ Rosemary. myfolia. Retrieved: 2010-08-27.
- ↑ a b c Hessayon, D.G. (2009). The Vegetable & Herb Expert. Transworld Publishers, London. p. 136. ISBN 9780903505468
- ↑ Iannotti, M. Rosemary - You Can Grow the Herb Rosemary. About.com. Retrieved: 2010-08-27.
- ↑ a b How to Grow Rosemary. Garden Action. Retrieved:2010-08-27.
- ↑ Rosemary. Harvest Wizard. Retrieved: 2010-08-27.
- ↑ Herb Questions - Rosemary. The Green chronicle. Retrieved: 2010-08-27.