nic's Oregano

Care instructions for Oregano

General Information for Oregano

The details below are the general care instructions for Oregano Origanum vulgare plants - so feel free to update the details below so that everyone can benefit!

• Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Oregano exhibits. Perennial Category The category that Oregano belongs to. Herb
• Hardiness How frost hardy is Oregano? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Oregano come from?
• Mature Height How tall does Oregano grow? 61.0 cm / 23.79" Mature Spread How wide does Oregano grow? 250.0 cm / 97.50"

How to grow and keep Oregano happy

• USDA Zone Range Which zones does Oregano grow best in? 4 - 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Oregano. 6.0 - 8.0
• Water Requirements How much water does Oregano require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Oregano need? ?
• Soil The type of soil that Oregano needs. ? Sun How much sunlight does Oregano need to grow? Full Sun
• Min. Air Temperature The lowest air temp to grow Oregano in. 10°C / 50°F Max. Air Temperature The highest air temp to grow Oregano in. 30°C / 86°F

How to sow and germinate Oregano

• Can Sow Direct? Can Oregano be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Oregano? 0.32 cm / 0.12"
• Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Oregano? 30.0 cm / 11.70" Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Oregano? ?
• Min. Germination Temperature The lowest temp that Oregano will germinate at. 7°C / 45°F Max. Germination Temperature The highest temp that Oregano will germinate at. 32°C / 90°F

How to transplant Oregano

• Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Oregano seedlings. 46.0 cm / 17.94" Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Oregano seedlings. 56.0 cm / 21.84"

How to harvest Oregano

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Common Oregano pests

Common Oregano diseases & problems

How long does Oregano take to grow?

These estimates for how long Oregano takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

• Days to Germination How long does it take Oregano to germinate? 12 days Average 12 days | Min 4 days | Max 51 days (23)
• Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Oregano? + 44 days Average 44 days | Min 35 days | Max 65 days (5)
• Days to Maturity How long until Oregano is ready for harvest / bloom? + 199 days Average 199 days | Min 6 days | Max 666 days (11)
• Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Oregano? = 255 days

When should I sow or plant Oregano?

These estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

• When to sow The number of days to sow Oregano before or after your last frost date. ?
• When to plant out The number of days to plant out Oregano before or after your last frost date. ?
• Bloom Time When will Oregano bloom? Mid Summer Harvest Time When is Oregano ready for harvest? ? Pruning Time When should I prune Oregano? ?