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When to Plant Rosemary in Agate, North Dakota (58310)

Location

Agate, North Dakota

ZIP Code

58310

USDA Zone

3b

Last Frost

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Based on last frost Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · Zone 3b

Pro tip: Start Rosemary seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

🌿 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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Common Rosemary Varieties

Popular cultivars to look for at your local nursery or seed supplier.

Tuscan Blue

cultivar

Vigorous upright rosemary with large, intensely fragrant leaves — excellent for cooking.

Arp

cultivar

One of the most cold-hardy rosemaries, surviving to Zone 6 with protection.

Blue Spires

cultivar

Tall, upright variety with blue-toned flowers; fragrant and great for hedges.

Prostrate (Irene)

cultivar

Low-growing trailing rosemary that cascades over walls and containers beautifully.

🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟡 Moderate
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When 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.

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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 Agate, North Dakota? +

In Agate (Zone 3b), start Rosemary seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 11, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Agate, North Dakota? +

The average last spring frost date for Agate, North Dakota (ZIP 58310) is around Wednesday, May 20, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 3b.

How long does Rosemary take to grow? +

Rosemary typically matures in about 120 days from transplanting. In Agate, that means you can expect harvest around Wednesday, June 3, 2026 plus 120 days.

Should I start Rosemary indoors or direct sow in North Dakota? +

Rosemary should be started indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. In Agate, that means starting around Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

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Growing Rosemary in Zone 3b

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Agate, North Dakota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Rosemary seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.