Oregano Seeds - Greek

$3.95

Description
Planting Info
How to Grow

Origanum vulgare hirtum

No kitchen garden is complete without oregano! Aromatic delicious leaves accompany many favorite dishes. Also known for a wide variety of medicinal uses, including antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Quick spreading plant. These seeds benefit from cold stratification.

Direct seed in early spring or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Oregano benefits from cold stratification. It will need full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, oregano will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for leaves and flowers. Perennial.

Minimum Seeds per Packet: 450

Packet Weight: 0.5g

Planting Season: After Last Frost

Planting Method: Direct Seed or Transplant

Seed Depth: 1/8"

Direct Seed Spacing: 2-4"

Soil Temperature: 65-80 ℉

Days to Sprout: 7-14

Mature Spacing: 18-24"

Sun Requirement: Full Sun

Frost Tolerance: Frost Sensitive

Days to Harvest: 80-200

Production Cycle: Perennial

When to Seed Oregano

Oregano should be direct seeded outdoors in fall, or stratified indoors and sown in trays for transplanting after all danger of frost has passed.

Where to Plant Oregano

This plant will appreciate a spot with full sun. Loose, well-draining soil is ideal but this plant will tolerate an extremely wide range of growing conditions. This perennial herb will come back year after year.

Growing Oregano

Sow seeds ⅛ inch deep and two to four inches apart. Once germinated, thin your seedlings to 18 to 24 inches apart.

Harvesting Oregano

Oregano leaves can be harvested with sharp shears and used fresh or dried. Regularly harvesting the flower spikes and foliage will result in a longer foliage harvest and bushier plants.