Description

Origanum vulgare hirtum

No kitchen garden is complete without oregano! Aromatic delicious leaves accompany many favorite dishes. Also known for a wide variety of medicinal uses, including antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Quick spreading plant. These seeds benefit from cold stratification.

Direct seed in early spring or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Oregano benefits from cold stratification. It will need full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, oregano will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for leaves and flowers. Perennial.