Distinctive, strong perfume and taste.
Traditionally served with roast lamb.
Complements many fish dishes and desserts.
Sowing Time
February - July
Sowing Indoors
Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface, and lightly cover them with a little more compost. Place in the warmth 10-15 degrees Celsuis (50-60 Fahrenheit), and keep moist. Note that germination may take up to 8 weeks.
Growing On
Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large rnough to handle, transplant individually to 8cm (3in) pots of potting compost.
Aftercare
Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out from early summer onwards. Allow 60cm (24in) between plants. Rosemary thrives in hot, dry sheltered positions on well drained soil.
Harvest
May - September
