Description

True Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is the quintessential oregano variety cherished by Italian and Greek chefs. This highly aromatic, flavorful herb enhances a wide range of Mediterranean dishes, from fresh tomatoes and tomato sauces to omelets, marinated vegetables, and meats. Growing as a perennial in USDA zones 4–8, it reaches 18″–24″ tall and 12″–18″ wide, producing gray-green, fuzzy leaves and small white or pink flowers from summer to fall. A deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and heat-tolerant plant, True Greek Oregano thrives in full sun and is a perfect addition to containers, making it both a versatile and reliable choice for gardeners.

This packet sows up to 96 feet. 960 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare
Family: Lamiaceae
Native: Asia, Europe, and the Mediterranean region
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 4–8
Plant Dimensions: 18″–24″ tall, 12″–18″ wide
Variety Information: 1 ½” long oval, gray green, fuzzy leaves. Small white or pink flowers bloom from summer to fall. Stalks become woody with age.
Exposure: Full sun
Attributes: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, heat Tolerant, Good for Containers

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when temperatures are warm and settled, and as late as 2 months before your first fall frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 70°–78°F.
Days to Emerge: 7–14 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A tiny pinch of seeds every 12″
Row Spacing: 18″
Thinning: When 2″–3″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″

Growing Info:

Harvesting: Cut stems when needed after the plant is at least 6″ tall, leaving 4–6 pairs of leaves on the plant. Some oregano aficionados claim the best flavor comes just before the plant flowers. Pruning the stems also encourages fullness and fresh, new growth on the plant.