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HerbsHardyPerennial (long-lived)
Oregano
Oregano is a Mediterranean herb grown for pungent aromatic leaves that are useful fresh but even more intense when dried. It is compact, drought tolerant and attractive in flower, so it works well in herb beds, borders and containers alike.
Basic information
Category
Herbs
Lifecycle
Perennial (long-lived)
Hardiness
Hardy
Planting partners
4 companions · 0 crops to avoid
Growth profile
Days to harvest
75 days
Germination window
7–14 days
Germination temperature
18–21 °C
Plant spacing
30 cm
Row spacing
40 cm
Sowing depth
0.5 cm
Height
50 cm
Spread
30 cm
Calendar
JJan
FFeb
MMar
AApr
MMay
JJun
JJul
AAug
SSep
OOct
NNov
DDec
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Flowering / Harvest
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Care tips
Plant oregano in full sun and sharply drained soil so flavour stays concentrated and stems do not become soft. Trim plants after flowering to keep them dense and leafy, and divide or replace old woody clumps when vigour drops.
Common pests
Aphids, root rot in wet soils, mildew in dense shade.
Don’t grow with
No crops to avoid have been added yet.