Rosemary

रोजमेरी (Rosemary)

📖 Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.

Verified Agricultural Data (NARC) Herbs & Spices 📅 All Session – All Session 🌡️ 10–28°C ⚗️ pH 6.0–7.5 ⏱️ 85-100 days (from cuttings)

Growing Season & Schedule

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Recommended Growing Window: All Session – All Session

Rosemary takes about 80 to 100 days from cuttings or transplants. Prefers warm temperate climate and well-drained, sandy-loam soil with full sun.

Description & Overview

Perennial aromatic woody herb featuring needle-like evergreen foliage and delicate blue flowers. Increasingly cultivated across Kathmandu and Pokhara nursery farms for culinary seasoning, herbal teas, and essential oil distillation.

Details & Agronomic Insights

🌟 Positive Attributes & Health Benefits

Rosemary has a number of health benefits. It is a good source of antioxidants...

⚠️ Precautions & Adverse Notes

Rosemary can be toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities

🐛 Major Diseases & Pests

Rosemary is susceptible to a few diseases, including powdery mildew and root rot. Powdery mildew can be prevented by watering in the morning and avoiding overhead watering. Root rot can be prevented by planting rosemary in well-drained soil

💊 Disease & Pest Solutions

To control powdery mildew, you can use a fungicide or neem oil.
To control root rot, you can plant rosemary in well-drained soil and avoid overwatering.

🧪 Fertilizer & Nutrition Recommendations

Rosemary is a light feeder, so you only need to fertilize it once a year. Use a balanced fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, and apply it in the spring.

Here are some additional tips for growing rosemary:

Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
Water regularly, but don't overwater.
Fertilize once a year in the spring.
Prune in the spring to shape the plant and remove dead or diseased branches.
Protect from frost in cold climates.

With proper care, you can enjoy rosemary plants for many years to come.

Planting & Cultivation Guide

🌱 Planting Method Stem Cutting

📏 Seed Depth 0.5 cm

↔️ Seed Spacing 45.0 cm

📐 Row Spacing 60.0 cm

🪱 Soil Type Gritty, well-drained calcareous loam or sandy soil; highly intolerant of wet feet

💧 Water Requirement Low (250-350 mm, drought-tolerant once established)

☀️ Sunlight Full Sun (6-8 hours direct)

🧪 NPK Dose 40:30:30 NPK kg/ha (low fertilizer requirement)

Climate & Altitude Requirements

⛰️ Altitude Range 600–2400 m

🗺️ Suitable Regions Mid-Hills, High-Hills valleys

🌡️ Temperature Range 10–28°C

⚗️ Optimal pH 6.0–7.5

Harvest Information & Yield

⏱️ Maturity Days 85-100 days (from cuttings)

📦 Expected Yield 4 - 8 t/ha fresh sprigs

🔍 Harvest Indicators:

Prune tender young top stems (10-15 cm) prior to flower initiation

Crop Photo Gallery

रोजमेरी (Rosemary) (Primary Photo)

Aromatic Needle Foliage of Rosemary Bush

Seasonal Calendar — रोप्ने पात्रो

Activity / कार्य	Start Month (BS)	End Month (BS)	Region / क्षेत्र	Gregorian Window
🌱 Sowing	असोज (Ashwin)	कार्तिक (Kartik)	All Nepal	September - November
🌾 Harvesting	मंसिर (Mangsir)	माघ (Magh)	All Nepal	November - January

Quick Reference

Verified

🌱 Method Stem Cutting

📅 Season All Session – All Session

⏱️ Matures 85-100 days (from cuttings)

💧 Water Low (250-350 mm, drought-tolerant once established)

☀️ Sunlight Full Sun (6-8 hours direct)

🪱 Soil Gritty, well-drained calcareous loam or sandy soil; highly intolerant of wet feet

🗺️ Regions Mid-Hills, High-Hills valleys

🌡️ Temp 10–28°C

⚗️ pH 6.0–7.5

📏 Depth 0.5 cm

📦 Yield 4 - 8 t/ha fresh sprigs

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