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 |
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| Plant Data | |
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| 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] |
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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.
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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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| Oregano varieties |
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| Oregano | Golden oregano |


