Rosemary – 5 Seed Pellets

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is an aromatic perennial bushy shrub with branches that are full of green needle-like leaves. It is a well known culinary herb and medicinal plant and it is also used in cosmetics. Rosemary has significant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-apoptotic, anti-tumorigenic, antinociceptive, and neuron-protective properties.

Each pellet includes 10 to 15 seeds of Rosmarinus officinalis.

Rosemary Culinary Uses

• Meats & Savory Dishes: Excellent for flavoring roasted meats (especially lamb, chicken, and pork), fish, stews, soups, and casseroles.
• Vegetables & Sides: Complements potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes, and Mediterranean vegetable dishes.
• Baking & Infusions: Used in breads (focaccia), crackers, and biscuits. It is commonly infused into olive oil, vinegar, butter, or wine.
• Beverages: Used in making herbal teas and sometimes in cocktails.
• Blend Inclusion: A key component in herbes de Provence and bouquet garni.

Edible Parts

• Leaves: The primary edible part, used fresh or dried. Tender new leaves are best for consuming directly, while tougher, older leaves are better for infusing flavor and removing before serving.
• Flowers: The small white, pink, or purple/blue flowers are edible, having a slightly milder, sweeter taste than the leaves, often used as a garnish.
• Stems: While woody, tender, young green stems can be chopped. Older, woody stems are often used as skewers for grilling kebabs, imparting flavor to meat.

Other Uses

• Medicinal: Known for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. It is used for digestive aid (dyspepsia), improving memory and concentration, relieving muscle/joint pain, and promoting blood circulation.
• Cosmetics & Hair Care: Used in shampoos, lotions, and soaps, particularly for stimulating hair growth (treating alopecia) and as a natural preservative (E392) in cosmetic formulations.
• Aromatherapy: The essential oil is used to increase mental alertness, reduce stress, and improve mood.
• Gardening & Household: Used as an ornamental, drought-tolerant, evergreen, and aromatic hedging plant. It also acts as a natural pest repellent in gardens.

Growing Rosemary

Indoor Sowing: Winter.

Direct Sowing: Winter.

• Start the seeds 8-10 weeks before the average last frost date.
• Plant 1 seed pellet per cell or per pot.
• Since the seeds are pelleted, it performs best when given consistent, moderate soil moisture throughout the germination period.
• Do not allow the soil to dry out during the germination process.