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When to Plant Rosemary in Brooksville, Florida (34603)

Location

Brooksville, Florida

ZIP Code

34603

USDA Zone

9b

Last Frost

Wednesday, February 10, 2027

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, February 24, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Rosemary seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Salvia rosmarinus
Days to Maturity 120 days
Mature Height 24-48"
Spread 24"
Type Shrub
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ 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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Growing Rosemary in Zone 9b

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Brooksville, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, December 2, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, February 10, 2027. Plan to transplant your Rosemary seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, February 24, 2027, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.