Rosmarinus officinalis organic seeds - Rosemary

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis, renamed Salvia rosmarinus) is an essential Mediterranean shrub in ornamental gardens and in the kitchen. Able to reach 1.5 m in height, with rapid growth, it bears narrow, evergreen leaves in winter, intensely aromatic.

Cultivated for a long time for its numerous virtues, rosemary is appreciated both as a condiment and as a medicinal plant. Its fresh or dried leaves enhance grills, soups, meats, fish, poultry, game, vegetables, and even pasta. It is also used in infusion for its digestive, tonic, antiseptic, and bactericidal properties, thanks to its richness in essential oils.

Sow between April and June, in full sun, in a light and well-drained soil. A first harvest of leaves can be considered one year after sowing. Rosemary particularly enjoys arid, rocky, or poor soils, and requires little maintenance. Regular pruning helps to keep it compact and neat. It adapts well to container growing, allowing it to be conveniently placed on the balcony or terrace, in association with other herbs like thyme or summer savory.

Leaf harvesting extends from April to October by delicately cutting the branches, which can then be dried in the shade and stored in a dry place to extend their use. In addition to its culinary and medicinal benefits, rosemary is an excellent ally in the garden: it naturally repels pests, such as carrot fly, while attracting pollinators.

Rosemary, native to the Mediterranean basin, is an emblematic plant of warm and dry regions where it commonly grows on rocky hillsides and by the sea. Its Latin name, meaning "dew of the sea," evokes its habitat near sunny coasts. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, like thyme, mint or lavender, rosemary has been used since Antiquity for its medicinal and aromatic properties. Highly appreciated by the Greeks and Romans, it was also considered a sacred plant and used in rituals or to perfume homes. With its multiple benefits, incense-like fragrance, and great simplicity, rosemary is essential for those who appreciate flavour and simplicity.