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Has anyone successfully grown this from seed? I've always bought Rosemary at the garden store as a plant. A month or so ago I attempted to germinate some seed, as I heard it was hard to grow them that way. It was a no-go. Just for that, I bought another packet and planted some again with a little more care to the conditions. A bit of a challenge, so to speak. The container is currently on top of the fridge covered in plastic wrap with a few holes punched for air circulation. I may try Doug's idea of putting the container in a water cooler in the next week or so, being the germination time is listed as 14-22 days on the packet I bought. Of course, it also listed it as an "easy to grow" seed.

That stuff almost grows like weeds down here. Real good plant for Xeriscape. Seen this topic on other forums and a lot of people do not have a good success rate.

I've never had any luck with rosemary seeds. Pinetree Seeds lists the "best" germination rate at about 20% - some places say 5-10% is average. I just take cuttings and overwinter the plants inside.

Here is a link with all knids of information on Rosemary.

Almost all Rosemary plants are clones taken from cuttings.

[URL]http://www.tomatoville.com/showthread.php?t=1799[/URL]

Worth

Thanks, Worth, tons of good info there. I grew it in KY and it got pretty big that first year, a couple of feet. I'm one who have recently discovered that I love rosemary, LOL. I always felt it was too perfumey but when I put it in some good pairings it really brought out a delicious flavor.

I've managed to get a few tiny plants from seeds, but the germination rate is awfully low, and for some reason the plants never make it past a few inches tall.....very delicate seedlings, in my experience. So any sizeable plants I've ever had were bought that way! :(

I love rosemary chopped up and rolled in butter along with some minced garlic. You can chill a log of rosemary-butter, cut it into pats, and freeze it that way. Then throughout the winter you have little awesome herb butter bits to add to potatoes, meats, veggies, whatever....yum!

Jennifer

I like Rosemary so much I think I might like it in ice cream.:)):?:

Worth

I was shocked to see 2 sprouts yesterday!! I've put them under lights but they are pretty slow going. I'm used to tomato sprouts that will literally bend towards the light in hours. Hopefully a few more will decide to pop up.

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[quote=Worth1;88492]I like Rosemary so much I think I might like it in ice cream.:)):?:

Worth[/quote]

Worth,
I have a rosemary sugar cookie recipe that you just may like. I had the rosemaries down at work and they really weren't doing so good there so I drug them home today. I see there are a couple of fatalities, Gorizia and Foresteri. Do they come back from twigs? Maybe they are dormant.
Sue

I was able to get a 30% germination rate on Rosemary seeds (Burpee) by starting with a wet coffee filter in a ziploc bag, then transferred to a starbucks plastic cup (pro mix).

It took a couple of attempts for a few years. :D DH says I baby my rosemary plants. ;) Last year, I built a winter box with my DD and the rosemary even gets transplanted when I change my mind where it'll be for the winter.

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Amazingly, we've also been able to harvest fresh rosemary over the winter. 2 seasons ago, I gave branches of rosemary to a neighbor, she was able to keep them over winter in a vase and then planted them for last season. I haven't been by her place to see how they're holding up.

[quote=akgardengirl;88818]Worth,
I have a rosemary sugar cookie recipe that you just may like. I had the rosemaries down at work and they really weren't doing so good there so I drug them home today. I see there are a couple of fatalities, Gorizia and Foresteri. Do they come back from twigs? Maybe they are dormant.
Sue[/quote]

You need to post the cookie recipe I'll keep an eye out for it.:yes:

Rosenary does not go dormant so it is more than likely DEAD.:(

Several of mine died last year from too much rain.
Who ever heard of TOO MUCH RAIN in Central Texas?:evil:
just about the time the ground would start to dry out it would come another 10 inches.:?:
Poor Rosemary.:(

How about Rosemary short bread cookies.
I love short bread cookies.:love:

Worth

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Worth,
Google the shortbread recipe and you'll come up with a few. I may have to make you some to restock my supply of rosemary this summer!!! :))
Sue

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The rosemary plants are now under the lights and do look a little perkier. They were light deprived this winter.
Sue

I have tried seeding rosemary find it difficult. I usually just root cuttings. My experience is just about any limb that hits the ground roots. I have a Mother Plant (more like a shrub) that has produced over 100 new plants. I sell them at my Farmers market

[quote=Worth1;88492]I like Rosemary so much I think I might like it in ice cream.:)):?:

Worth[/quote]I think after all those habaneros, your taste buds have melted.