Rosemary Grown by Turf Croft Organic Herbs at Ringwood, Hampshire

£1.90 / 10g

About

Fresh, organic rosemary is a punchy herb bursting with flavour and aroma - a must-have in the kitchen! Its instantly recognisable piney scent and earthy taste, with a hint of sweetness, makes it perfect for seasoning a variety of dishes, from roasted potatoes and grilled meats to soups, stews, and more.

Veg Hack - Rosemary salt and sage butter

Follow Riverford gardener Penny to our kitchen garden to find out how to cut and pot rosemary and sage, and turn these evergreen herbs into easy recipes that will really accentuate your cooking. First she makes a rosemary salt (so good on roasted potatoes!) then a sage butter (amazing with roasted squash, swirled through soup, or even spread on toast), but you can apply the process to any herbs.

Country of origin

Produced in

The UK

How to prepare

Strip and finely chop the leaves before using. Rosemary loves strident flavours - perfect for fatty roasted meats and dark spiced red cabbage. It also pairs well with most root veg, but has a special affinity for slow-cooked onions and buttery, peppery swede. It doesn't dry well, so if you've got any left over, give it a rough bash and add it to some olive oil to capture its flavour.

Storage

Keep in its bag in the fridge to lock in moisture for maximum freshness.

Grown by Turf Croft Organic Herbs, Ringwood, Hampshire

Simon Weir has been farming at Turf Croft Farm in the New Forest for over 30 years. Specialising in organic herbs, he grows a wide variety in polytunnels throughout the warmer months, supplying us with almost every herb imaginable – from basil and oregano to chervil and bay. During the winter months, we also rely on his expertise to help source the finest organic herbs from a handful of trusted growers in Spain and Italy. Planting, picking and packing is all done by hand with a firm emphasis on sustainability; solar panels provide electricity; a reservoir and water butts supply irrigation, and a half-dozen beehives ensure efficient pollination of the plants, making the operation almost entirely self-sufficient.