Organic Oregano Seeds 4065. Heirloom Herb. Approx. 500 seeds/pkt (7,000 seeds/gram)
This herb is essential to Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine. Strongly aromatic leaves are used in sauces and to flavour meat. Oregano goes hand in hand with most tomato dishes. Grows to 60cm (2ft). Oregano is a perennial hardy to Zone 5 with winter protection.
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Sow seed outdoors in mid-to-late May then every two weeks through June, or start them inside and transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Oregano can be grown indoors on a sunny window or under lights during the winter. Indoor oregano plants are not long lived, nor do they produce significantly, but they will add a bit of summer to dull winter days. Outdoors, Oregano is a low-maintenance plant and prolific – all you really need to do is provide water when necessary. Thrives in bright, hot, sunny gardens. Lightly feed with a general-purpose fertilizer as too much can adversely affect the production of the essential oils responsible for flavour and aroma. Oregano is grown for leaves and flower clusters.
| Size |
packet |
| Blooming Season Begins |
High Summer |
| Days to Emergence |
8 - 12 |
| Days to Harvest | 90 days |
| Degree of Difficulty | Easy |
| Family Name | Lamiaceae |
| Frost Tolerance | Frost Hardy |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Height | Medium (45 - 60cm) |
| Heritage | Heirloom |
| Latin | Origanum vulgare |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Organic Status | Certified Organic |
| Propagation | Start Indoors or Sow Direct in Spring or Late Summer |