Oregano 'Compactum'

Origanum vulgare

How to grow Oregano 'Compactum'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Compactum likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Compactum 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 Compactum 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 Compactum about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Compactum

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

Harvesting Compactum