Botanical name
Origanum vulgare
Family
Lamiaceae
Spacing
1 per square foot
Depth
6 mm (¼”) deep
Requirements
Herbs do best in a hot, sunny spot. In these conditions they’ll make the highest level of the aromatic oils that give them their taste and aroma. They also prefer well-drained alkaline soil, pH 6-8.
Germination
Seeds will sprout in 7-14 days.
Pests
Root and stem rots, aphids, spider mites
Timing
You can start the seeds indoors. Transplant when the seedling has grown two sets of true leaves. Sow outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, but after all danger of frost is past.
Growing
Oregano will enjoy a sunny, warm spot in your garden. It can be divided in the fall and brought indoors to be placed in a sunny spot.
Harvest
100 days
Season
Warm, perennial
Links
Here is a lovely potato recipe that uses both dried and fresh oregano:
Roasted Potatoes with Garlic, Lemon, and Oregano
