How to grow rosemary in a raised bed
Hardy outdoors in zone 7 and warmer. In colder areas, grow it in a pot and bring it in for winter.
Spacing1 plant per 2 × 2 ft
How to startPlant young plants (sold at garden centers)
When to plantAbout 1 week after your last spring frost
Time to harvestAbout 80 days
Grows toAbout 2.5 ft tall
Comes back each year inZones 7–10
When to plant rosemary in your zone
Dates are based on the average frost dates for each zone. Don't know your zone? Enter your ZIP code in the planner.
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Plant in the bed | Plant again for fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3a | Winters usually too cold; grow in a pot brought indoors | ||
| Zone 3b | Winters usually too cold; grow in a pot brought indoors | ||
| Zone 4a | Winters usually too cold; grow in a pot brought indoors | ||
| Zone 4b | Winters usually too cold; grow in a pot brought indoors | ||
| Zone 5a | Winters usually too cold; grow in a pot brought indoors | ||
| Zone 5b | Winters usually too cold; grow in a pot brought indoors | ||
| Zone 6a | Winters usually too cold; grow in a pot brought indoors | ||
| Zone 6b | Winters usually too cold; grow in a pot brought indoors | ||
| Zone 7a | — | Apr 15 | — |
| Zone 7b | — | Apr 8 | — |
| Zone 8a | — | Apr 1 | — |
| Zone 8b | — | Mar 22 | — |
| Zone 9a | — | Mar 8 | — |
| Zone 9b | — | Feb 22 | — |
| Zone 10a | — | Feb 7 | — |
| Zone 10b | — | Jan 22 | — |
Tips for raised beds
- Give each plant a 2 × 2 ft space in the bed.
- It stays fairly short, so it can go near the south (sunny) edge of the bed.
- Most vegetables and fruit need at least 6 hours of direct sun a day.
Where to buy rosemary plants
Burpee · True Leaf Market · Botanical Interests
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