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I grow rosemary because it is one of the most resilient plants. It handles the windy conditions of my terrace without a problem and doesn't mind if the soil gets a bit dry if I forget to water. Since I have limited space, I often plant it alongside my peppers or eggplants, because they all enjoy the same sunny spots. And of course growing my own rosemary at home saves me money while always having fresh, fragrant herbs whenever I want.
Rosemary needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Indoors: Grow in large pots with bright light or hydroponically using grow lights for 12-14 hours.
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Rosemary prefers dry conditions and good drainage. Indoors, ensure good air circulation; outdoors, water deeply but infrequently.
Rosemary is perennial and thrives in 40-80°F, ideally 60-70°F. Plant outdoors in April-May and August in NYC zone 7b. Indoors, maintain 60-70°F year-round.
Indoors: 8-10" wide, 10" deep, 2 gallons.
Outdoors: 12-14" wide, 12-14" deep, 5 gallons.
Rosemary loves a sandy, well-draining mix with compost like leaf mold or cactus compost. Let the soil dry out between waterings.
Fertilize sparingly with 10-10-10 every 6-8 weeks.
Organic Options: bone meal, kelp meal. Over-fertilizing leads to weak growth; moderate feeding is key.
Trim rosemary regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Regular pruning prevents the plant from becoming woody.
Quick: 4-5 Weeks
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