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When to plant rosemary in Zone 5

In Zone 5, the last spring frost usually passes around April 30 and the first fall frost arrives around October 1, leaving about 154 frost-free days. The windows below are computed from those frost dates, with the same math the Dibble app uses.

Classic temperate season. Most vegetables and flowers do well with normal timing.

Last spring frost: April 30First fall frost: October 1Frost-free days: 154Days to maturity: 120Hardiness: Tender

Planting windows for rosemary in Zone 5

When to plant rosemary in Zone 5
TaskWindow
TransplantMay 7 to May 21
Estimated harvestSep 4 to Mar 23

The harvest estimate counts 120 days to maturity, then a picking window of about 200 days. These windows use typical frost dates for Zone 5; Dibble pins them to your exact ZIP code.

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How to grow rosemary

Set out a transplant after the last frost in full sun and sharp drainage. Tender, shelter or pot it up over cold winters.

Companion plants

Good neighbors for Rosemary:

CabbageBean (bush)Carrot

Rosemary in nearby zones

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Rosemary: the full growing guide · The Zone 5 planting calendar · Every crop and zone


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Dates are estimates based on typical frost dates for the zone. Your yard has its own microclimate, so use them as a starting point and adjust as you learn your space.