Rosemary
herb
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 7–10
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Low — drought-tolerant once established
- Soil
- Sandy, loam
- pH
- Neutral, alkaline
- Spacing
- 24 in. between plants
- Space needed
- A 2×2 ft block of the bed
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Brassica (general)Rosemary's scent confuses cabbage moths and carrot flies.
Recommended varieties
- Tuscan Bluestart
Upright, strong-flavored — the chef's choice.
- Arpstart
Cold-hardy down to zone 6 with mulch.
Add Rosemary to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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