About common oregano
Common oregano is primarily decorative. Its pink and purple flowers bloom throughout the summer. It is hardy and pleasant to drink as an infusion. It has a low aromatic content. Plant height: 45 cm.
Growing tips for common oregano
Suggested time*
end of March
Suggested sowing
Interior
Days to maturity*
80 days
Distance between plants
17.7 inches
Exposure
partial shade|sun
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Ideal germination temperature
From 22 to 25℃
Germination time
4 to 10 days
Number of seeds
± 150
Growing cycle
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae (Oregano)
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
2 years minimum
*The suggested time concerns zone 4b. For zone 5 you can start 2 weeks earlier and in zone 3 delay by 2 weeks. The number of days indicated is calculated from planting in the garden.
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