Oregano 'Wild Za'atar'

Origanum vulgare

How to grow Oregano 'Wild Za'atar'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Wild Za'atar is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil is sandy, clay and loamy and has a ph of between 6.0 and 8.0 as Oregano is a weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Wild Za'atar 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 Wild Za'atar about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Wild Za'atar

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Wild Za'atar is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Wild Za'atar