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Rosemary Seeds
Rosemary Seeds
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Fall in love with the wonderful aroma of this versatile herb. It complements meats and vegetables, brings its unique, piney flavor to breads, and blends well with other herbs. A beautiful ornamental, it grows well in containers, and pollinators love the lavender flowers.
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- Variety Info
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- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Lamiaceae
Native: Africa, Asia, Europe
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 8 and warmer
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 2'–4' tall and as wide
Variety Info: Very narrow, ½"–1" long, gray-green, evergreen needle-like leaves have a piney, astringent flavor and spicy, pine aroma.
Attributes: Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date in mild climates, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F. In cold climates, sow in containers to grow outside during summer and inside during winter.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature is 65°–75°F.
Days to Emerge: 15–30 days
Seed Depth: Surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 5 seeds every 12"–18"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"; 36" for perennials
Growing Info
Harvesting: Remove sprigs as needed. Rosemary is most fragrant and flavorful just before blooms appear.
- Lindsey H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 24, 20255 Stars
I started my rosemary seeds February 1st in one inch-ish cells. I think I up-potted them into these 3.5" pots around March 1st. This picture was taken 3/22 and they have enough roots I could probably up-pot them again. They are doing great! I'm not sure how many seeds I put in each cell - it was however many seeds came in the packet divided by 6 cells. I know I had a couple cells with two plants and one cell with zero (hence only having 5 plants). I thought about trying divide the doubles, but decided I'd rather have 5 healthy plants than risk damaging the ones I was trying separate. I can't wait for it to warm up enough to put them outside.
- Michelle A.Rated 5 out of 5 starsMay 9, 20245 Stars
Being aware that rosemary has...poor/difficult germination rate, I dumped the whole packet onto this 4in epic 4 cell, and got some germination. Overall pleased, got enough rosemary plants for myself 😊
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Pamela G.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 6, 2025Survived the Snow!
First, I absolutely love BI and I'm constantly telling others how great the customer service, website navigation/information, germination rates, and plant varieties are, year after year! So, thank you BI! Secondly, I tend to grow rosemary as an annual despite being in zone 9A. This rosemary performed incredibly well in a container and even survived a freak snow we had in 2024 with no kind of protection whatsoever (I'm used to a warm climate so I barely survived the snow...the rosemary did better than me). I'll be growing it again this coming spring with a new appreciation for its endurance. Perhaps I'll keep it as a perennial now.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningDec 7, 2025Hey Pamela,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such wonderful feedback about both our Rosemary Seeds and BI overall! Your kind words about our customer service, website, germination rates, and plant varieties truly mean the world to us - we're so grateful to have customers like you spreading the word!
We're absolutely amazed that your rosemary not only thrived in its container but actually survived that freak snow better than you did! That's incredible resilience for a plant you were treating as an annual. It sounds like your rosemary was determined to prove just how tough it really is! We love that this experience has given you a whole new appreciation for its hardiness - zone 9A rosemary grown as a perennial could be such a game changer for your garden!
Thanks for being such a loyal customer year after year and for sharing this fantastic survival story with us. We can't wait to hear how your perennial rosemary adventure goes! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Dara P.CT, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 19, 2025Great rosemary
These seeds germinate quickly and had a good germination rate. I am pleased with the lovely rosemary. Hopefully the plants will survive the winter here in CT.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground - TRISHELLRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 15, 20255 Stars
Can't wait to see more seedlings pop out!
