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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The Oregano Plant Wiki

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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.

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.

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

These problems and diseases are known to effect Oregano plants:

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!

When should I sow or plant Oregano?

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Oregano Etymology

Greek origin. Possibly from “oros” (mountain) and “ganos” (brightness).

Oregano Folklore

Other names for Oregano

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

Footnotes

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