Rosemary is a versatile herbs for rich meat dishes, especially lamb. Excellent in stuffings and an important flavouring in many Mediterranean dishes.

Sow very thinly, 0.5cm deep in a tray of seed compost. Harden off and plant out from October to December, spacing at least 60cm apart. Rosemary likes a warm, sunny position and free draining soil. Harvesting: Pick the leaves and tender shoots as required throughout the year. Rosemary can also be dried. Sow year round as required.