Rosemary [Rosmarinus officinalis]

Rosemary is an old perennial spice and medicinal plant that comes from the Mediterranean and has been around since the 14th century. Century was used as a medicinal plant. Due to its aromatic and resinous scent, it is often used as a fragrance plant. The sun-loving, hardy and evergreen shrub with narrow leaves and blue flowers prefers relatively dry soils and full sun. The herb is an important ingredient, especially in Mediterranean cuisine and in spice mixtures such as “Herbs of Provence”. The essential oil obtained from the leaves has a blood circulation-promoting and antifungal effect on a wide variety of mushrooms. Aids from the plant extracts are well suited as pesticides and tonics. Rosemary bushes can live for decades. An important source of food for insects.

General information
Plant family: Lamiaceae
Life Cycle: Perennial
Days to harvest: 120 days
Plant height approx.: 180 cm
Root Type: Deep Root
Nutrient requirements: Weak Eaters
Water Requirements: Low
Winter hardiness: Up to-15 °C
Location: Sunny
Soil: Permeable, humus-rich sandy loam soil

PH: 5.5 to 8

Sowing and planting information
Germ Type: Light germ
Seed Depth: 0 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 15-19 °C
Germination time: 14-35 days
Planting, row spacing: 50x50 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Carrot, cabbage, basil, lavender, oregano, thyme
Unfavorable mixed culture: Peppermint

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
We recommend pre-cultivation in small pots from January to July.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
We recommend pre-cultivation from March in small pots.

General
In the pre-culture, sow the seeds in small pots and let the seedlings grow to the first visible rosemary leaves. Then plant the pre-grown plants from the pots directly into the open ground. The planting of the seedlings in the bed is carried out from the 2nd Pair of leaves after the cotyledders.
Rosemary prefers a permeable, nutrient-rich, moderately dry, sandy or humus-rich loamy soil. Doesn't tolerate waterlogging.

Additional tips
Keeping the plant in pots is also possible. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and well-drained soil, an additional incorporation of biochar and primeval rock flour is recommended.

Type of propagation
Spread occurs via seeds and cuttings.

Care Plants
At the beginning of the year, just cut the plant back to the ground wood. During long dry periods, it is advisable to give the plants some additional water.

Germination ability of seeds: 3-4 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Rosmarinus officinalis
English Names: Rosemary
German names: Rosmarin, Weihrauchkraut, Maria Reinigung
Portuguese names: Alecrim
Spanish Names: Romero
French names: Romarin