Oregano Common Organic Seed - Origanum - vulgare
Perennial. Hardy to USDA zone 5. This mild-flavored oregano can be used in pizza sauce, pastas, and pesto. Its dainty pink blooms add to its beauty as a groundcover, attract honeybees and beneficial insects, and can be used as cut or dried flowers. There is a lot of misinformation about oregano varieties on the Internet and in the seed trade. Common Oregano is often confused with the more pungent white-flowered True Greek variety. Common Oregano has a milder flavor somewhat between the slight spiciness of Marjoram and Thyme. Having a gentle flavor for cooking, it is also the traditional variety for medicinal use. Leaves can be used as a fresh or dried herb. The pretty pink to lavender flowers appear from mid-summer to fall. Also called Wild Oregano, Pot Marjoram, or Wild Marjoram.
When to plant outside: Spring, 2-4 weeks after average last spring frost. Plant as late as 2 months before first fall frost.
When to start inside: RECOMMENDED. 6-8 weeks before average last frost.
Special Sowing & Germination Instructions: Seed requires light to germinate. Press seeds into soil surface and mist or water frequently.
Harvesting: Cut branches when needed after the plant is at least 6” tall. Some Oregano experts claim the best flavor comes just before the plant flowers. Pruning off the branches also encourages fullness and fresh, new growth on the plant.
<p>Oregano Common Organic Seed – Origanum – vulgare</p>
<p>Perennial. Hardy to <span class="caps">USDA</span> zone 5. This mild-flavored oregano can be used in pizza sauce, pastas, and pesto. Its dainty pink blooms add to its beauty as a groundcover, attract honeybees and beneficial insects, and can be used as cut or dried flowers. There is a lot of misinformation about oregano varieties on the Internet and in the seed trade. Common Oregano is often confused with the more pungent white-flowered True Greek variety. Common Oregano has a milder flavor somewhat between the slight spiciness of Marjoram and Thyme. Having a gentle flavor for cooking, it is also the traditional variety for medicinal use. Leaves can be used as a fresh or dried herb. The pretty pink to lavender flowers appear from mid-summer to fall. Also called Wild Oregano, Pot Marjoram, or Wild Marjoram.</p>
<p>When to plant outside: Spring, 2-4 weeks after average last spring frost. Plant as late as 2 months before first fall frost.</p>
<p>When to start inside: <span class="caps">RECOMMENDED</span>. 6-8 weeks before average last frost.</p>
<p>Special Sowing & Germination Instructions: Seed requires light to germinate. Press seeds into soil surface and mist or water frequently.</p>
<p>Harvesting: Cut branches when needed after the plant is at least 6” tall. Some Oregano experts claim the best flavor comes just before the plant flowers. Pruning off the branches also encourages fullness and fresh, new growth on the plant.</p>2008-11-26T18:59:53-05:00organic-oregano4383592Organic Gardening2008-11-26T18:59:53-05:00Organic Oregano2008-11-26T18:59:53-05:00Botanical InterestsOregano, cooking, gifts, herbs, holiday, organic gardening2008-11-26T18:59:53-05:00manual45411185952deny1Organic Oregano11.8943835923110Organic Oregano2008-11-26T18:59:53-05:002008-11-26T18:59:53-05:008144802143835922008-11-26T18:59:53-05:00http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0022/4302/products/oregano_common_org.jpg?1258947958