Oregano

Oregano

Latin name: Origanum vulgare

Oregano is a perennial herb with small, aromatic leaves and purple flowers that attract pollinators. It has a strong, spicy flavor and is often used in Mediterranean cooking, especially in tomato-based dishes, sauces, and pizzas.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 0.1 g seeds
• Sowing time: March–May (pre-cultivation) or May–June (direct sowing)
• Harvest time: June–September
• Sowing depth: Surface sowing, press lightly against the soil but do not cover
• Plant distance: 20–30 cm
• Row spacing: 30 cm
• Height: 30–50 cm
• Location: Sunny and warm
• Soil type: Well-drained, lean and slightly sandy soil
• Watering: Moderate, tolerates some drought

Uses: Perfect for pizza, pasta, sauces, barbecue dishes and herb spice blends.

Oregano is an easy-to-grow and drought-tolerant spice that can be grown both outdoors and in pots. For best flavor, harvest the leaves just before flowering and dry them for long-term storage.