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When to Plant Rosemary in Bancroft, Wisconsin (54921)

Location

Bancroft, Wisconsin

ZIP Code

54921

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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 4b

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bancroft, Wisconsin, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Rosemary seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.