Oregano, a wonderful herb for any garden, is widely known for its health benefits as well as its culinary uses in Italian cuisine. It's an easy-to-grow plant that thrives in a range of conditions. You can grow it outdoors in a sunny spot or in a container. When growing it outdoors, oregano does best in well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 8.0. When grown in a container, use a high-quality potting mix. Oregano can tolerate some shade, but it produces more flowers and leaves when it's given full sun.
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How to Grow
Oregano likes well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 8.0. You can buy soil specifically formulated for herbs or make your own by mixing equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. Oregano seeds take around 10 to 15 days to germinate, so it's best to start them indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow the seeds in small pots or seed trays filled with damp soil, and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. Oregano needs regular watering, but be careful not to overwater as this can cause root rot. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Once the seedlings have grown to around 3 inches tall, they can be transplanted outdoors. Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil and space the plants around 12 to 18 inches apart. Harvest the leaves: Oregano leaves can be harvested when the plant is around 4 to 6 inches tall. Simply snip off the stems with scissors and use the leaves fresh or dried.