Jeanne Marcis has been working in sales for more than two decades. Holding a bachelor’s degree in journalism/sociology, she handles advertising sales and account acquisition and management as the senior multimedia solutions consultant for Clipper Magazine. Outside of work, Jeanne Marcis enjoys gardening and she grows a variety of vegetables and herbs, including rosemary.
Most gardeners can cultivate rosemary with relative ease. The growing process begins before the final spring frost. Spring frosts vary based on location, but most gardeners can check reports to get an idea of when their last local frost will be. At about eight to 10 weeks before this final frost, rosemary seeds or cuttings should be planted indoors in well-drained soil. This gives the herb plenty of time to establish roots and start sprouting before it's moved outside. Rosemary can also be planted after this final frost date. Since the herb is perennial, it will still thrive as long as it is given an entire summer to grow.
Once rosemary is moved, it requires good air circulation, drainage, and sunlight. Sandy soil in an area that gets around six hours of full sunlight is ideal for planting rosemary; each herb should be given about two to three feet of space to grow. Although rosemary does not need much fertilization to thrive, gardeners do have to protect it from spider mites, and aphids using insecticidal soap. The herb should also be pruned regularly.
Most gardeners can cultivate rosemary with relative ease. The growing process begins before the final spring frost. Spring frosts vary based on location, but most gardeners can check reports to get an idea of when their last local frost will be. At about eight to 10 weeks before this final frost, rosemary seeds or cuttings should be planted indoors in well-drained soil. This gives the herb plenty of time to establish roots and start sprouting before it's moved outside. Rosemary can also be planted after this final frost date. Since the herb is perennial, it will still thrive as long as it is given an entire summer to grow.
Once rosemary is moved, it requires good air circulation, drainage, and sunlight. Sandy soil in an area that gets around six hours of full sunlight is ideal for planting rosemary; each herb should be given about two to three feet of space to grow. Although rosemary does not need much fertilization to thrive, gardeners do have to protect it from spider mites, and aphids using insecticidal soap. The herb should also be pruned regularly.
