How To Grow Rosemary From Seed With Pictures

You can also buy rosemary seeds from nurseries and garden stores if you don’t have a plant to harvest them from.

The pods are dry when they’re completely brown and all the moisture is gone.

Check local government or weather sites to find out the last expected frost date where you live.

Sand-based mixes Vermiculite Pearlite, bark, and peat[6] X Research source

Germination will take anywhere from 15 to 25 days. [11] X Research source

The ideal temperature for germinating rosemary is between 70 and 80 °F (21 and 27 °C). [12] X Research source You can also place the trays on a heating mat to keep the rosemary seeds warm if you live in a cool climate or if the seeds aren’t getting enough light.

You can either transplant the rosemary directly to the garden, or grow it in a pot so you can bring it inside in winter.

This is especially important if your soil has a high clay content, because rosemary needs well-draining soil.