Oregano Common Oregano, Garden Oregano, Cook's Oregano, Pot Marjoram, Wild Marjoram

Origanum vulgare

Oregano belongs to the Origanum genus. Oregano is also known as Common Oregano, Garden Oregano, Cook's Oregano, Pot Marjoram, Wild Marjoram

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Known as the “pizza herb”

This bushy plant produces leaves that are an essential ingredient in Italian and Spanish dishes. Also used in salads, stews, stuffings, egg and cheese dishes, and with fish. Similar to Marjoran but with sharper fragrance and flavor.

If in the proper climate, this plant can easily take over an entire garden, so don’t be afraid to hard prune come fall.

Oregano belongs to the Origanum genus.

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How to grow and keep Oregano happy

Prefers well drained soil. If you have a heavy soil, mix in a good amount of sand to ensure proper drainage.

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

If sowing directly, sow when soil temperatures are around 10°C. If sowing outdoors when temperatures are below 10°C, cover in a cold frame or with some sort of protection.

How to transplant Oregano

How to harvest Oregano

Companion plants for Oregano

These plants will grow well with Oregano:

Repellent plants for Oregano

These plants will not grow well with Oregano so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Oregano pests

These pests are known to attack Oregano plants:

Common Oregano diseases & problems

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How long does Oregano take to grow?

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