Herb Oregano Greek – Origanum Hirtum
This aromatic herb is popular in Greek cooking and is one of the best oregano types for flavour. It has green, oval leaves and produces pink or white flowers, which is popular with pollinators. Also known as Wild Marjoram.
Cultivation advice Herb Oregano Greek – Origanum Hirtum
Sow Indoors: All Year
Sow Outdoors: May-September
Days To Germination: 7-14 days
Optimum Soil Temperature: 15-20 °C
Planting Depth: 5mm
Plant Height: 50-70cm
Plant Spacing: 20-30cm
Light: Full Sun
- Start seed with warmth provided (indoors or propagator) 6-8 weeks before planting outdoors, as oregano requires a long growing season and warmth to germinate. Cover seeds with 1/16 inch of fine soil.
- When plants are 1 to 2 inches high, pot to individual pots and acclimatize to outdoor conditions.
- Plant out in well drained soil in a sunny location, spacing them about 12 to 18 inches apart.
- Pick leaves for drying just before flowers open. Dry leaves in a warm, well-ventilated place. When dry, pulverize and store in airtight containers.
- Harvest leaves continually to keep plants compact and productive.
- The plant is winter hardy with protection such as mulch, or you can pot up a plant and bring indoors for winter use.
