Italian Oregano Seeds (Organic)

Italian Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a traditional, large-leaved culinary perennial with bold aroma and savory flavor. Its small, dark green leaves are packed with essential oils for pasta sauces, pizza, meats, and marinades, and the plant produces edible white flowers in summer. Organic.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Origanum vulgare (Tender Perennial)
• Type: Culinary oregano, Organic
• Days to maturity: 100 days
• Germination: 7-14 days at 60-70 F soil temperature
• Sun: Partial sun
• Planting depth: 1/16"
• Spacing after thinning: 6" to 8"
• Height at maturity: 12" to 18"
• Seeds per pack: approx 250 (bulk approx 687,475 per 1 oz)

Best for

• Italian and Mediterranean cooking
• Pasta sauces, pizza, and marinades
• Herb gardens, borders, and containers
• Drought-tolerant, easy-care plantings
• Attracting pollinators with summer flowers

How to grow

Sow just 1/16" deep at 60-70 F, germinating in 7 to 14 days, and grow in partial sun in well-drained soil. Thin to 6" to 8" apart. This drought-tolerant perennial is easy to grow; harvest leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth, using them fresh or dried.

Flavor profile

Bold, savory, and aromatic with rich essential-oil flavor that holds up dried; the flowers are mild and edible.

About Grow Organic

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