Herb Oregano
Herb Oregano
Matures in 90 Days
Height 3 feet
Popular cooking herb used extensively in Italian, Mexican and Spanish cuisines. Attractive shrub-like perennial grown for leaves which are used fresh or dried to flavor soups, sauces, chilies, pizza, spaghetti, salad dressings, meats, etc.
SOWING…Select a sunny location and sow seed after all danger of frost has passed. Oregano is a perennial so plant in a permanent location. Plant seed 1/16 inch deep in rows 2 feet apart spacing seeds 1 inch apart in the row. Cover with soil well pressed down.
THINNING…Thin to 18 inches apart.
GERMINATION…Germinates in 10 to 20 days depending on soil and weather conditions.
REMARKS…Flavor is the best before plant blooms. Pick leaves as needed and use fresh or dry. Leaves may be frozen. Grows well in containers, indoors and out. Responds well to trimming.