How to Grow Rosemary from Seed

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Watch for the seed pods to form and dry out.. Collect the seed pods.. Dry the pods.

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1

Watch for the seed pods to form and dry out.

Step 1

Watch for the seed pods to form and dry out.

2

Collect the seed pods.

Step 2

Collect the seed pods.

3

Dry the pods.

Step 3

Dry the pods.

4

Rub the pods to remove the seeds.

Step 4

Rub the pods to remove the seeds.

5

Store the seeds somewhere cool and dry.

Step 5

Store the seeds somewhere cool and dry.

6

Aim to start the seeds in mid winter.

Step 6

Aim to start the seeds in mid winter.

7

Fill seed starters with soilless potting mix.

Step 7

Fill seed starters with soilless potting mix.

8

Sprinkle 3 to 4 seeds into each cell.

Step 8

Sprinkle 3 to 4 seeds into each cell.

9

Mist the seeds with water.

Step 9

Mist the seeds with water.

10

Cover the seeds with a light layer of soil.

Step 10

Cover the seeds with a light layer of soil.

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Cover the trays with plastic.

Step 11

Cover the trays with plastic.

12

Transfer the seeds to a sunny and warm location.

Step 12

Transfer the seeds to a sunny and warm location.

13

Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Step 13

Keep the soil moist but not wet.

14

Wait for the seedlings to reach 3 inches (7.6 cm)in height.

Step 14

Wait for the seedlings to reach 3 inches (7.6 cm)in height.

15

Choose a location with full sun.

Step 15

Choose a location with full sun.

16

Amend the soil for drainage.

Step 16

Amend the soil for drainage.

17

Plant the rosemary in rows.

Step 17

Plant the rosemary in rows.

18

Water when the soil dries out.

Step 18

Water when the soil dries out.

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