Rosmarinus officinalis - Organic Rosemary seeds

Rosmarinus officinalis - Rosemary - is an aromatic herb that grows in the form of an undershrub with evergreen leaves. It is indispensable in cooking to add flavour to grilled dishes, sauces etc. It is sown from April to May for a first harvest one year later.

Rosemary was used in the past as incense in churches. It has been used since ancient times in cooking and as a medicinal plant. Fresh or dried leaves are used to flavour stews, fish, poultry, game, vegetables and pasta. They also have antiseptic, bactericidal, digestive and tonic properties.

Rosemary is undemanding. It likes arid and rocky soils, in the sun. It requires no maintenance except for occasional pruning to maintain a nice compact habit.

It will easily find its place in the garden, but also in a pot on the balcony or terrace, alongside other herbs such as savoury or thyme.

Harvest: The leaves are harvested from April to October by simply cutting the branches.

Storage: Dry the branches in the shade and store them in a dry place.

Gardener's tip: Carry out regular weeding and hoeing. Rosemary is said to have the ability to repel carrot flies.