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Oregano

Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum

Oregano
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A wild Mediterranean herb; Greek oregano is the most fragrant. It needs almost no water.

Light
Full sun (6 h or more)
Height
0.3–0.6 m
Watering
Low: every 7–15 days, drought-tolerant
Soil
loose and well-drained; tolerates chalky soil
Edible?
Yes: the leaves
How to plant
Plant the young plant with its crown at soil level, 30 cm apart.
Care
Cut stems in full flower and dry them in bunches in the shade. Poor soil means more aroma.

Calendar by climate

Warm coast
Mild Mediterranean
Southern interior
Continental interior
Cold interior and uplands
Atlantic
Canary Islands (subtropical)
SowPlantHarvestPruneFeedTreat

Dates are for growing outdoors. You can start seedlings earlier indoors or in a greenhouse, but plant them out only once the frosts are over.

Feeding and doses

Mild Mediterranean

Not needed.

Pest prevention and doses

Mild Mediterranean

Not needed.

How easy to grow by climate

  • Warm coastEasy
  • Mild MediterraneanEasy
  • Southern interiorEasy
  • Continental interiorEasy
  • Cold interior and uplandsEasy
  • AtlanticNeeds regular careRain and humidity: fungal disease
  • Canary Islands (subtropical)Easy

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