Tips for Growing Rosemary

One of the best herbs to find during the winter is rosemary. It can be ground outside or 
indoors, does great even during cold seasons, and is ideal for all those holiday recipes. 
If you want to grow rosemary at home, here are a few tips.

Growing Rosemary Outdoors

The first thing you should know about rosemary is that it can grow indoors or outdoors. 
If you live in a mild climate and can grow it at least partially outdoors during the winter 
season, then this is ideal. It isn’t mandatory, but consider your weather this winter, and 
see if it is possible. When you are growing it outdoors, you can still start it inside. 
Rosemary should always be grown from seed as that is when it cultivates the best. 

Start the rosemary plant indoors before you get frost during the winter. It should be 
about 8-10 weeks before this happens. When the weather is warm, such as near the 
end of winter, you can then bring the rosemary plant outside to continue growing and 
thriving. If your plant is still growing well indoors, by all means keep it inside!
Growing Rosemary Indoors

Do you want to grow your rosemary indoors? If so, there are just a few things to 
remember. First of all, keep it near a window that has the brightest light in your home. 
This I show you know the herb is going to get the most direct sunlight. Perhaps you 
know it is brightest in the kitchen, or near a window in your living room – this is a good 
indication you have found the right spot. Your rosemary should get 6-8 hours of good 
sunlight each day to thrive indoors. If you’re still not sure, look for a south-facing 
window, and it usually provides enough sunlight. Rosemary needs a good amount of 
watering, but it can drown easily, so be careful not to water it too much. Also have 
excellent drainage so it doesn’t drown.

If you’re brand new to growing herbs, you can talk to the nursery where you buy the 
seeds. They are great for getting tips like choosing the right soil and pointing you in the 
direction of a pot that is a good size for your rosemary. Having fresh rosemary is 
amazing and truly makes all the difference, plus it is fun to grow herbs indoors even 
when the weather outside is cold.
