
Details
Oregano's power to heal and preserve was well known in the ancient world. Today's use is to spice up various Italian dishes, tomato sauce, pizza, fish, salad dressing and meats. The leaves are very flavorful and aromatic. Italian oregano is an ornamental and tasty kitchen garden essential that is also suitable for containers.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Origanum vulgare |
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Life Cycle | Perennial |
Min. Time to Germinate | 8 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Hardiness | USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | White/Near White |
Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
Other Details | Provides winter interest, This plant is resistant to deer |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline), 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) |
Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; stratify if sowing indoors |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 100 |