Prefers well drained soil. If you have a heavy soil, mix in a good amount of sand to ensure proper drainage.
Does better in part shade
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.
Do not cover the seed, just press lightly to make contact with the soil
By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Oregano about 56 days before your last frost date .
Plant out when all danger of frost has past.
Sunny or part shade,
Well drained alkaline soil
The common species is edible but has poor flavor. It is a more aggressive spreader that the culinary varieties and sometimes cross with or overtakes them.
Self-seeds profusely if left to flower and go to seed. Collect seeds when the flower head is completely dried out on the plant. Store seeds in a cool, dry environment.
Seed viability is one year.
These estimates for how long Oregano takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 7 days | Min 2 days | Max 16 days (149)
Average 22 days | Min 7 days | Max 398 days (14)
Average 26 days | Min 6 days | Max 666 days (21)
Our when to plant Oregano estimates are relative to your last frost date.
Greek origin. Possibly from “oros” (mountain) and “ganos” (brightness).
Common oregano, Wild Marjoram
Misspellings: Majoram, Oregonium