Italian Oregano

Italian Oregano

80 days. A robust and aromatic herb with a variety of culinary uses. Add it to oils and vinegars for an enhanced flavor. The perfect addition to pizza, pasta and salad. One of the best herbs for making spaghetti sauce. Leaves can be used fresh or dried and stored. Oregano plants are good for container gardening and growing indoors. A great addition to home gardens. Perennial.

Open Pollinated. Non-GMO. Heirloom.

*Approximately 200 Seeds

Maturity: 80 Days

Germination: 7-14 Days

Light Requirements: Full sun

Planting Depth: 1/8” Barley cover. Seeds need light to germinate.

Start Indoors: 8-10 weeks before the average last frost

Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained

Plant Spacing: 18-20”

Row Spacing: 18-24”

Plant Height: 20-24”

Plant Spread: 12-24”

Growing Instructions

Start the seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the average first frost date. The seeds can be soaked for 24 hours before sowing to speed germination. Plant 2-3 seeds per pot or cell 1/8” deep. Use a heat mat to help increase germination. Keep the seeds moist, not wet.  Thin the seedlings to 1 per pot or cell after the first set of true leaves appear. Transplant the plants outside when the temperatures remain above 65°F. Harden off the plants before transplanting.

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.7 in an area that receives full sunlight. Before planting, mix 3-4” compost and manure into the top 6” of soil. Add a balanced fertilizer to the soil every 4-6 weeks. Add 2-3” of mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture, keep the roots cool and suppress weeds. Water when the soil is dry 1” down. To help prevent disease, water at the base of the plant. Begin harvesting in mid-summer right before the plant blooms.