How to Grow Rosemary: Detailed guide to growing rosemary in containers, gardens and allotments

Plant Dimensions	Height up to 2m/6.6 ft if left unchecked - Spread Many feet if left unchecked Growing in containers restricts the plant's height and spread
Where to Sow	Indoors/Outdoors thinly in small pots 7.5cm/3" diameter. Outdoors in open ground
Sowing time	Indoors February/April - temperature +16C/61F. Outdoors - after the last frost. A very slow germinator. Up to 30 days
How to Sow	Sow seeds 2.5cm/1"apart, 6mm/¼" deep.
After Germination	Keep compost moist but not very wet.
Growing on - in Pots	When 2.5cm/1" thin/transplant to 1 plant per 7.5cm/3" pot. Harden off plants which have been raised indoors and finally move outdoors once all danger of frost has passed.
Growing on- in ground	When 2.5cm/1 inch thin or plant out to 40cm/18-inches apart
Harvesting	Harvest the leaves as necessary. Also mature whole stems can be cut which are particularly useful as skewers for meat kebabs. Leaves can be used fresh or dried.

How to Grow Rosemary