Type: Perennial
Days To Germination:  8-15
Days To Maturity: 90
Planting Depth: 1/16 inch
Spacing, Seed: 6-8 inches
Spacing, Row: 12-18 inches
Spacing, Plant:  12-18 inches
Light:  Sunny Location

SOWING: For best results start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before planting outdoors, as oregano requires a long growing season. You may also sow seed directly outdoors in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil , after danger of serious frost has passed. Cover seeds with 1/16 inch of fine soil.

THINNING & TRANSPLANTING: When plants are 1 to 2 inches high, thin or transplant seedlings, spacing them about 12 to 18 inches apart.

HARVEST:  Pick leaves for drying just before flowers open. Harvest leaves continually to keep plants compact and productive. Dry leaves in a warm, well-ventilated place. When dry, pulverize and store in airtight containers.

SUGGESTIONS:  Keep moderately moist during germination.  Harvest leaves continually to keep plants compact and productive.

OREGANO
Oregano (Common)
Origanum vulgare

Perennial Herb. 90 days. Hardy 1-2 feet high plant with pungent, thick green leaves and purplish-pink flowers. Flavorful herb with spicy flavor. Essential for Italian cooking. It smells like pizza. Leaves are used fresh or dried for tomato sauces, soups, fish, salad dressings, pizza, meats, spaghetti, peppers, and egg dishes.
PLEASE NOTE: The plant is winter hardy with protection such as mulch. Or you can pot up a plant and bring indoors for winter use.