When to plant rosemary in zone 9b
In zone 9b, the last spring frost usually comes around Feb 15 and the first fall frost around Dec 10. Here is when to plant rosemary.
Plant in the bedFeb 22
Start pickingMay 13
Your rosemary calendar for zone 9b
- Feb 22: Plant rosemary in the bed
- May 13: Start picking rosemary
Hardy outdoors in zone 7 and warmer. In colder areas, grow it in a pot and bring it in for winter.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per 2 × 2 ft. In hot zones, plants may stop producing in the hottest weeks of summer and pick up again in early fall.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 9b. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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