Rosemary is an evergreen herb that is used to flavor, soups, stews, pasta dishes, and poultry dishes. It is very aromatic and is a member of the mint family! Due to it’s origins in the Mediterranean, it doesn’t fair well in the winter in Ohio, so if you would like to keep this plant year round, it’s best to plant this in a large container.
Trouble shooting notes
If your rosemary showing signs of failure to thrive? If you see brown tips at the ends of your rosemary, you are likely watering her too much. Try changing the soil to a cactus blend (1 part sand, 1 part soil, 1 part perlite). Rosemary is susceptible to root rot and this mix is designed to quickly drain while retaining moisture the plant needs to grow. Water rosemary like you would water a succulent and you should see the leaves turn dark green and stop browning. See below for a picture of rosemary with root rot.
Planting/Harvesting Notes
Rosemary comes from an arid environment and therefore prefers 6-8 hours of sunlight a day and well draining soil. Rosemary prefers drier soil than most herbs so if you plant rosemary in a container, allow it to dry out between watering. Place the container outside when the herb starts flowering in the second year. This will allow the herb to be pollinated naturally.