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Origanum vulgare seeds - Oregano

Origanum vulgare
Oregano, Wild Marjoram

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A hardy perennial aromatic plant, inseparable from Herbs de Provence. Its small ovate leaves are highly fragrant and its small pink or white flowers bloom between June and September. A great classic of Mediterranean cuisine, especially Italian, it is indispensable for flavouring pizzas. Sow from March to May.
Height at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Perennial
Germination time (days)
24 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
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Sowing period March to May
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

Common Oregano, in Latin Origanum vulgare, is a remarkably aromatic perennial plant, widely used in Mediterranean cuisine, irreplaceable in pizza sauce. Oregano is part of the Provence Herbs. It is a perfectly hardy plant and resistant to drought. Sowing from March to May.

Common oregano should not be confused with Marjoram, Origanum majorana. This oregano is a species of the Lamiaceae family, native to Western and Southern Europe, where it is sometimes found in the wild. It forms a fragrant clump about 50 cm high and wide. Its foliage consists of tiny, round to ovate, dark green leaves. Oregano blooms from June to September, depending on the climate. Its small pink to purplish flowers, honey-producing and nectar-rich, are grouped in small clusters. It is hardy down to -17°C in well-drained soil.

Oregano is an aromatic plant that is easy to grow in the sun in poor, light, even rocky, very well-drained soils, even limestone. If your soil is rather wet and clayey, we recommend growing it in a pot or in a rock garden.

Harvest: Oregano is harvested from May to October by cutting stems with scissors.

Storage: Oregano is traditionally preserved by drying. It is a simple and quick process that you can replace with freezing if you find it more convenient.

The gardener's tip: In the garden, plant some herbs like oreganos, thymes, common sage, and rosemary in your perennial beds or even in the rock garden. It's charming and their fragrance is often repellent to insects that might attack slightly sensitive plants like roses.

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Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to August
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Origanum

Species

vulgare

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Oregano, Wild Marjoram

Origin

Western Europe

Product reference23273

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Planting and care

Sow oregano from March to May at a temperature ranging from 13 to 16°C. Germination generally takes 18 to 24 days.

Sow in a tray or pot filled with good seed compost, placed in full light. The seeds should be lightly buried and just covered with a pinch of compost or vermiculite. The tray should not be covered, as oregano is sensitive to humidity. Keep the substrate moist, but not waterlogged.

When the seedlings appear strong enough to handle, transplant them into pots and gradually acclimatise your young plants to cooler conditions.

Transplanting in the garden or in pots is done when the plants are well-developed; they may spend their first winter under a cold frame if needed.

Cultivation:

Oregano is a resilient and easy-to-grow herb. It thrives in sunny locations and prefers poor, light, even rocky and well-drained soils. It doesn't mind limestone. If your soil is rather moist and clayey, we recommend growing it in a pot, in a rockery, or on a small mound where it will thrive.

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to May
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 24 days

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained

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