Qualtivate ™ Heirloom Rosemary Seeds(100 Seeds) Seed  (100 per packet)

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS Sow rosemary seeds ¼ inch deep in well-drained soil and cover lightly with soil since the seeds require light for germination. Rosemary seeds are relatively slow to germinate and may take up to 30 to 50 days to germinate. Be patient with the herb. The soil must be kept moist at a temperature of 20 to 22℃ for seeds to germinate. GROWING REQUIREMENTS PESTS Rosemary plants are prone to powdery mildew since they can not tolerate high humidity. This can weaken the plant considerably. Maintaining the right soil moisture is very important to grow a healthy plant. In addition to this aphids and spider mites can attack the plant. Regular plant check up and neem spray should be able to take care of this. SOIL Rosemary grows best in rocky, sandy and well-draining soil with pH ranging from 6.0 to 7.0 SPOT Plant in place that receives 6-8 hours of full sunlight throughout the day since Rosemary plants do not like wet roots. TEMPERATURE Ideal soil temperature for germination of rosemary seeds should range between 20 to 22℃ WATERING Soggy soil, especially in containers, can be detrimental to the rosemary plant and cause root rot. Be careful of overwatering the plant and only water once the soil is completely dry. HOW TO HARVEST Rosemary plants must be harvested from the branches and not from the stems. Once the needle-like spikes are 1 to 2 inch long, you can start harvesting them. Rosemary can also be dried and used but freezing might cause it to lose some of it’s flavour. Rosemary pairs well with other herbs and can be used to flavour a variety of recipes and breads etc.