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Rosemary
Photo:
David MacTavish, Hutchinson Farm
greenhouses, Burlington, ON, April 24, 2012.
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Grown at Hutchinson Farm since
the 1980's. Available May 2016, in 4½" pots,
mixed planters and baskets.
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- Description
Rosmarinus
officinalis
Winter Hardiness: Annual
Light Requirements: Sun, part sun
Height: 12 - 20"
Habit: Upright bush
Where to plant: In containers that can be brought
indoors for winter.
- In the
Garden
Rosemary will be happy in a sunny spot
in your garden. It will grow well when planted in
the ground; however, it will not survive the
winter in our climate. Try planting it outdoors in
a container, and bring indoors for the winter.
Allow soil to dry out completely before watering.
Rosemary has a delicate pale purple/blue flowers.
- In the
Kitchen
This Mediterranean herb is
flavourful and aromatic. Often used in meat
dishes (the classic pairing is with roasted
lamb), roasted potatoes, etc.
- Harvest:
cut off young sprigs.
Preserve: best used fresh, may be dried.
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