When to plant rosemary in zone 9a
In zone 9a, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 1 and the first fall frost around Dec 1. Here is when to plant rosemary.
Plant in the bedMar 8
Start pickingMay 27
Your rosemary calendar for zone 9a
- Mar 8: Plant rosemary in the bed
- May 27: Start picking rosemary
Hardy outdoors in zone 7 and warmer. In colder areas, grow it in a pot and bring it in for winter.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per 2 × 2 ft. In hot zones, plants may stop producing in the hottest weeks of summer and pick up again in early fall.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 9a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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