📍 Lititz, PA · Zone 7a · Last frost Friday, April 10, 2026
✏️ ChangeWhen to Plant Rosemary in Lititz, Pennsylvania (17543)
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania
ZIP Code
17543
USDA Zone
7a
Last Frost
Friday, April 10, 2026
📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates
Start Seeds Indoors
Friday, January 30, 2026
Transplant Outdoors
Friday, April 24, 2026
Based on last frost Friday, April 10, 2026 · Zone 7a
Pro tip: Start Rosemary seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Friday, April 24, 2026.
🌿 Plant Details
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun (6+ hours)
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Water
Low (drought tolerant)
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Spacing
24" apart
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Planting Depth
0.25" deep
Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days
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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Friday, January 30, 2026.
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Full Companion Planting Guide for Rosemary
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Common Rosemary Varieties
Popular cultivars to look for at your local nursery or seed supplier.
Tuscan Blue
Vigorous upright rosemary with large, intensely fragrant leaves — excellent for cooking.
Arp
One of the most cold-hardy rosemaries, surviving to Zone 6 with protection.
Blue Spires
Tall, upright variety with blue-toned flowers; fragrant and great for hedges.
Prostrate (Irene)
Low-growing trailing rosemary that cascades over walls and containers beautifully.
🌾 Seed Saving Guide
🟡 ModerateWhen to Harvest Seed
Collect seeds from dried flower clusters in late summer after flowering.
Processing
Strip dried flower clusters, separate seeds from chaff. Surface sow — seeds need light to germinate.
Seed Viability
Up to 2 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.
Pro Tip
Rosemary seed germination rates are low (20–30%). Stem cuttings give far more reliable results.
Raised Bed Planting Guides
A 4×8 bed fits 8 plants of Rosemary. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Rosemary in Lititz, Pennsylvania? +
In Lititz (Zone 7a), start Rosemary seeds indoors around Friday, January 30, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Friday, April 24, 2026.
What is the last frost date for Lititz, Pennsylvania? +
The average last spring frost date for Lititz, Pennsylvania (ZIP 17543) is around Friday, April 10, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 7a.
How long does Rosemary take to grow? +
Rosemary typically matures in about 120 days from transplanting. In Lititz, that means you can expect harvest around Friday, April 24, 2026 plus 120 days.
Should I start Rosemary indoors or direct sow in Pennsylvania? +
Rosemary should be started indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. In Lititz, that means starting around Friday, January 30, 2026.
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Growing Rosemary in Zone 7a
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Lititz, Pennsylvania, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, January 30, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Friday, April 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Rosemary seedlings outdoors around Friday, April 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.