Oregano

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Oregano
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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(Unranked): Angiosperms
(Unranked): Eudicots
(Unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Origanum
Species: Origanum vulgare
Synonyms

Common oregano
Garden oregano
Cook's oregano
Pot marjoram
Wild marjoram

Plant Data
Min germination temp: 7°C (45°F)
Max germination temp: 32°C (90°F)
Germination time: 11 days
Time to transplanting: +69 days
Time to harvesting: +179 days
Mature height: 60cm (24in)
Ideal pH range: 6.0 - 8.0
Sow depth: ⅓cm (⅛in)
Growing plant spacing: 25cm (9in)
Growing row spacing: 25cm (9in)
References: [1][2]
Hardiness Zones
Ideal Hardiness Zones
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Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a common species of Origanum, a genus of the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is native to warm-temperate western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region.

Planner[edit | edit source]

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Sow (indoors)
Transplant outdoors
Sow (outdoors)
Harvest

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Growing[edit | edit source]

Sowing[edit | edit source]

Sow seeds under glass in March.[2]

Transplanting[edit | edit source]

Harden plants off in April/May before planting to final position. Leave 25cm (9in) between plants.

Harvesting[edit | edit source]

Gather leaves as required. Pick before the flowers open if you intend to dry the leaves.

Lift plants and pot up to move indoors in autumn.

Troubles[edit | edit source]

Full troubles list: Mint troubles

References[edit | edit source]

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  1. Oregano. myfolia. Retrieved: 2010-08-27.
  2. a b Hessayon, D.G. (2009). The Vegetable & Herb Expert. Transworld Publishers, London. p. 136. ISBN 9780903505468