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Oregano 'Italian oregano'

Origanum vulgare

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Italian oregano is part of the Origanum genus and is a Oregano variety. Its scientific name is Origanum vulgare 'Italian oregano'.

Italian Oregano is a cross between greek oregano and sweet marjoram. It tastes like marjoram but is hardier. It can be substituted for marjoram in cooking.

This variety is a Herb that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Italian oregano is known for its Forb habit and growing to a height of approximately 61.0 cm (1.98 feet).

Italian oregano Oregano is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

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How to grow Oregano 'Italian oregano'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Italian oregano is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Italian oregano are Zone 4 and Zone 10. Italian oregano needs a sandy, clay or loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 8.0 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Italian oregano from seed

Ensure a distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 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 Italian oregano about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Italian oregano

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Italian oregano is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Italian oregano

pick leaves for cooking as desired.

Oregano 'Italian oregano' information

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