Oregano 'Nyamba'

Origanum vulgare

How to grow Oregano 'Nyamba'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Nyamba is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Planting Nyamba in sandy, clay and loamy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 8.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Nyamba from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.12 inches (0.32 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 7°C / 45°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Nyamba about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Nyamba

As Nyamba is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Nyamba