Rosemary is a fragrant and aromatic herb with a strong flavor – perfect for roasted vegetables, potatoes, meat dishes, and homemade herb butter. It grows slowly at first but becomes a hardy plant that can last for a long time with the right care.

Sow 20–40 seeds and press them lightly into the cocopeat.

Rosemary has a slow and uneven germination process – patience is key! Here’s how to do it:

Fill the pots with cocopeat

Distribute the seeds evenly on the surface.

Press them gently into the cocopeat.

The seeds will germinate after 8–21 days at the right temperature (20–25 °C), although some may sprout later than others.

Begin harvesting after 6–12 weeks (clip gently and let the plant develop).

Growth starts gradually, but the plant becomes robust over time.

Once well established, you can harvest 5–10 cm sprigs, but never more than ⅓ of the plant at a time.

Start by clipping the top stems – this encourages the plant to branch out.

Remove wilted leaves and any flowers to maintain a clean, fresh flavor.

Rosemary takes time to build strength – harvest lightly for the first few months until the plant is larger and fuller.

Trim regularly and prevent flowering to keep the flavor strong.

With proper care, rosemary can last for a long time. If it flowers, the flavour of the leaves may become weaker.To prevent this:

Trim the tops regularly to keep the plant in active growth.

Remove flower stems as soon as they appear – this keeps the flavour strong and extends the growing season.