Description
Origanum vulgare
Hardy perennial Mediterranean staple herb. Bees love it!
Oregano makes a lovely edible landscaping plant as well as a delicious addition to meals. Harvest its rich, spicy-savory flavored leaves to eat fresh, or hang them to dry before storing in an airtight jar for winter soups, stews, and sauces. Keep it sheared for a formal look, or let it bloom to feed copious pollinators, including oodles of tiny bees! Grows 2’ tall and wide. Will genlty self-sow.
Seeds grown by Bluebird Forest Garden in Orofino, Idaho and Twisp River Seed in Twisp, Washington.
150 seeds.
Directions: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost and transplant after frost, once they have at least 4 true leaves. Gently press seeds into soil, as they require light to germinate. Or, direct seed after last frost. To ensure even distribution of tiny seeds, mix with sand and sprinkle over soil.
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Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
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On surface |
12” |
6-14 |
Perennial |