The Rosemary, also called ‘Gulmehendi’ in Hindi is used widely for meat dishes but is excellent addition to vegetables platters and fruit preparations. Easy to grow, rosemary is a must have in any kitchen rose garden. The leaves can be dried and stored easily when not being used. It’s also great for hair care and as a room freshener.
Lights, Water, Action
Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!
Light
Full Sunlight
Watering
Water daily
Time Till Harvest
12-20 weeks
Where to grow
Terrace or balcony
Seasonal Information
All seasons
Growth stages
One step at a time, with a lil water and light.
Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil
Space the seedlings at 60cm by 15cm
Germination will take place in 8-10 days
Harvest 55-60 days from sowing
Sow, Grow, Reap
Good things take time and care
Sowing
Rosemary can be grown by sowing seeds directly in a planter or container filled with good quality, well-drained soil mix.
Fill a container with drainage holes with a rich but well-draining potting mix and sprinkle the rosemary seeds in top.
Cover the sprinkled rosemary seeds with 1-2 cm of potting mix. Don’t cover it too deep.
Water immediately using a misting spray so as not too diplace the topsoil. Drench the growing medium generously
mist daily to keep the surface moist till the seeds germinate in 2-3 weeks. Do not tlet the medium dry out.
Keep your pots in semi shade while the seeds germinate. Once the germination happens, prune away any seedlings that are not growing in a healthy manner to make space for the healthy seedlings.
Caring
Once the seedlings have grown a little and stabilized, keep them in direct sun for better growth.
Water your rosemary plant moderately. Rosemary plants are quire draught resistant.
Fertilise your rosemary plant with a handful of vermicompost every month and in case of any fungal infection, spray Neem Oil/Tobacco extract/soap water to keep insects at bay.
You can start harvesting your rosemary approximately 90 days from sowing. Harvest by cutting the top 2 inches of the plant and never harvest more than one third of the total plant height.
Common Problems
1. Why are my Rosemary seeds not germinating? Growing conditions like moisture, improper soil temperature, over watering or under watering can all be a reason why your seeds are not germinating.
2. Why are my Rosemary leaves tuning yellow? Lack of nutrients typically lack of Iron can lead to yellowing of rosemary leaves. Insufficient nitrogen also can lead to yellowing of leaves. Use a well balanced fertilizer to correct this issue.
3. Why are my Rosemary tips are turning brown? Overwatering is the number one cause of browning of your rosemary leaves. Rosemary needs to be watered moderately. Make sure you are not overwatering your rosemary plant.
Spill the tea
All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended
Plants with benefits
A little bit of flavour, and a whole lot of health benefits is what you will get when you add some rosemary to your food. Rosemary is rich in antioxidants and anti - inflammatory compounds which will boost your immune system. Considered a cognitive stimulant, rosemary can help improve your alertness and focus. Rosemary oil is often used to promote hair growth and treat dry scalp. Rosemary also has anti - bacterial properties.
What you get
Rosemary is rich in phytonutrients , antioxidants and essential oils which are good for your body. Rosemary is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and many B - complex vitamins like Folic Acid. Rosemary is also rich in essential minerals like iron, potassium, calcium, copper, and magnesium. Rosemary is also practically cholesterol free.
Green trivia
1.The name Rosemary is derived from the Latin name ros marinus, which literally means “dew of the sea.”
2.In ancient literature, Rosemary was considered as a symbol of remembrance and fidelity.
3.In some parts of the world, the soon-to-be couple and their guests wear rosemary branches during the wedding ceremony as a symbol of love and loyalty.
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<h2>Sow, Grow, Reap</h2>
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<h3>Sowing</h3>
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<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Rosemary can be grown by sowing seeds directly in a planter or container filled with good quality, well-drained soil mix.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Fill a container with drainage holes with a rich but well-draining potting mix and sprinkle the rosemary seeds in top.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Cover the sprinkled rosemary seeds with 1-2 cm of potting mix. Don’t cover it too deep.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Water immediately using a misting spray so as not too diplace the topsoil. Drench the growing medium generously</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">mist daily to keep the surface moist till the seeds germinate in 2-3 weeks. Do not tlet the medium dry out.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Keep your pots in semi shade while the seeds germinate. Once the germination happens, prune away any seedlings that are not growing in a healthy manner to make space for the healthy seedlings. </li></p>
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<h3>Caring</h3>
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<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Once the seedlings have grown a little and stabilized, keep them in direct sun for better growth. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Water your rosemary plant moderately. Rosemary plants are quire draught resistant.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Fertilise your rosemary plant with a handful of vermicompost every month and in case of any fungal infection, spray Neem Oil/Tobacco extract/soap water to keep insects at bay.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">You can start harvesting your rosemary approximately 90 days from sowing. Harvest by cutting the top 2 inches of the plant and never harvest more than one third of the total plant height. </li></p>
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<h3>Common Problems</h3>
<p><b>1. Why are my Rosemary seeds not germinating?</b><br>
<span>Growing conditions like moisture, improper soil temperature, over watering or under watering can all be a reason why your seeds are not germinating. </span> <br>
<p><b>2. Why are my Rosemary leaves tuning yellow?</b><br>
<span> Lack of nutrients typically lack of Iron can lead to yellowing of rosemary leaves. Insufficient nitrogen also can lead to yellowing of leaves. Use a well balanced fertilizer to correct this issue. </span> <br>
<p><b>3. Why are my Rosemary tips are turning brown?</b><br>
<span> Overwatering is the number one cause of browning of your rosemary leaves. Rosemary needs to be watered moderately. Make sure you are not overwatering your rosemary plant. </span> <br>
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<h2>Lights, Water, Action</h2>
<p>Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!</p>
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<h4>Light </h4>
<p>Full Sunlight</p>
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<h4>Watering</h4>
<p>Water daily</p>
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<h4>Time Till Harvest </h4>
<p>12-20 weeks</p>
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<h4>Where to grow</h4>
<p>Terrace or balcony</p>
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<h4>Seasonal Information</h4>
<p>All seasons</p>
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<h2>Growth stages</h2>
<p>One step at a time, with a lil water and light.</p>
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<p>Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img class="lazyload" src="https://media.ugaoo.com/spin-loader.svg" title="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" data-src="/media/wysiwyg/spacing_icon.png" alt="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" />
<p>Space the seedlings at 60cm by 15cm</p>
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<p>Germination will take place in 8-10 days</p>
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<p>Harvest 55-60 days from sowing</p>
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<h2>Spill the tea</h2>
<p>All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended</p>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img class="lazyload" src="https://media.ugaoo.com/spin-loader.svg" title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." data-src="/media/wysiwyg/rosemary_hwh1.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>Plants with benefits</h2>
<p> A little bit of flavour, and a whole lot of health benefits is what you will get when you add some rosemary to your food. Rosemary is rich in antioxidants and anti - inflammatory compounds which will boost your immune system. Considered a cognitive stimulant, rosemary can help improve your alertness and focus. Rosemary oil is often used to promote hair growth and treat dry scalp. Rosemary also has anti - bacterial properties. </p>
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<h2>What you get</h2>
<p>Rosemary is rich in phytonutrients , antioxidants and essential oils which are good for your body. Rosemary is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and many B - complex vitamins like Folic Acid. Rosemary is also rich in essential minerals like iron, potassium, calcium, copper, and magnesium. Rosemary is also practically cholesterol free. </p>
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<h2>Green trivia</h2>
<p><b>1.</b>The name Rosemary is derived from the Latin name ros marinus, which literally means “dew of the sea.”</p>
<p><b>2.</b>In ancient literature, Rosemary was considered as a symbol of remembrance and fidelity.</p>
<p><b>3.</b>In some parts of the world, the soon-to-be couple and their guests wear rosemary branches during the wedding ceremony as a symbol of love and loyalty. </p>
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<h2>What growing medium should I use to grow Rosemary?<span></span></h2>
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<p> Rosemary plant requires a commercial potting mix of a good quality with ingredients like peat moss and vermiculite. </p>
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<h2>How much sunlight does green Rosemary plant need?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Rosemary plant does best with 6 hours of full sunlight every day. </p>
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<h2>How often should I water my Rosemary plant?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Water your Rosemary plant once every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry completely in between watering. </p>
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