Oregano
Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Plant family
Mint family (Lamiaceae)
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
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Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Dry
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Light germinator
Plant distance
15 cm
Row spacing
25 cm
Seeding depth
0Not specified
Instructions
Beginning of April
Propagating
Description
Oregano is a perennial, hardy spice and medicinal herb from the labiates family. It is used fresh or dried for cooking.
Origin:
Southern Europe
Growing tips
You can sow oregano directly or pre-grow it in plant pots. As oregano is a light germinator, you should only press the seeds down lightly and not cover them with soil. A wind-protected location is recommended for growing. Oregano can also be propagated by cuttings or dividing the plant. You can harvest leaves and shoots from June. Older oregano plants should be cut back in spring to encourage the growth of young, fresh shoots. During the winter, it is worth covering the shrub with mulch to prevent cold damage.
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Garlic
Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage
Lavender
Leeks
Lettuce (Endive / Escarole / Erisée)
Lettuce (Lamb's lettuce)
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Onion (Spring onion)
Pak Choi
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Diseases
Dry rot of crucifers
Angular leaf spot of cucumber
Black spot of roses
Red spot disease
Pests
Aphids
Cicadas
