Rosemary
Plant Size Guide

rosemary
rosmarinus officinalis
days to maturity: 90 days
plant spacing: 1 per square foot
sunlight requirements: 6-14 hours hours
look out for: overwatering causing fungal issues in the roots
harvest notes: harvest whole sprigs low down so they grow back healthy
perennial
Rosemary is a classic heat loving herb that will grow perennially here if you get it established in the fall and keep it in well drained soil and bright sun through the (moist and humid) summer. We tell people to “treat your rosemary like its in Italy” because thats the type of hot climate it enjoys… dry dry dry! well draining soil and not-often watering is key to keeping your rosemary happy. Also try not to water the whole plant from above but rather just water the soil. Rosemary has been long associated with memory, youth, fertility and romance. Its culinary uses are many and its also been long used as a preservative for meat alongside thyme and oregano. Medicinally rosemary is used to support the heart, digestive system, brain & cognition, and the liver and blood cleansing organs. Its loaded with antioxidants and supports a healthy inflammatory response. Rosemary is antimicrobial and it can enliven our nervous system. “If you are feeling weak, exhausted, depressed, or lost in mental fog, seek rosemary for strength and clarity” (wildfoodsandmedicines.com) Because rosemary is a little bit slow growing we prefer to sell larger plants so you can start harvesting immediately instead of having to wait 6 months for your first harvest.
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Delivery Details
Delivery Details
When you place your order we head into our greenhouse to select the very best plants we have in stock for your garden. We label them with handwritten compostable wooden labels and pack them in recyclable boxes to keep them safe on their journey. Our delivery partners, Roadie, take it from there and head to the Redlands to pick up your order. Communication and tracking take place via Roadie and your driver will leave your plants in a safe and covered area.
Plant Care
Plant Care
When your plant delivery arrives, make sure you water your new plants thoroughly with a light spray of water (none of this thumb over the hose stuff). We recommend planting them within 10 days of receiving them. If you do intent to wait to plant them, we recommend placing them in a shallow reservoir (like a baking pan) and filling it with half an inch of water so they can drink the water from below while you are at work and place them in an area with plenty of sun. When planting in your garden always add a dash of Organic granular fertilizer, and give them extra water during their first week in their new home, while they adjust. We recommend disturbing the root ball as little as possible during planting.
About Our Plants
About Our Plants
All of our plants are grown in OMRI certified Organic materials (potting mix, fertilizer, seeds, etc.) and include Organic granular fertilizer, living locally-made compost, and have been cared for with healthy microorganisms from compost tea and microbial inoculants. We only use organic pesticides when needed. We only stock varieties that we have experience growing and that are season and climate appropriate for South Florida. Our curated inventory is simple enough for a beginner and interesting enough to keep an advanced gardeners attention, with new and rare varieties being added weekly.
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