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GROWING GUIDES
Oregano
Herbs
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Planting Schedule
Month by month
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Harvest
Sow Seeds Indoors
Sow seeds on the surface of compost indoors from March to April. Needs light and warmth (15-20°C) to germinate.
Outdoors
Plant out from May onwards. Prefers a sunny spot with poor to average, well-drained soil. Very hardy once established.
Harvest
Snip sprigs from late spring through autumn. Flavour is strongest just before the plant flowers in midsummer.
Month by month
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Harvest
How to Sow
- Sow seeds on the surface of moist compost — they need light to germinate
- Keep at 15-20°C and mist to keep moist
- Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle
- Plant 30cm apart in a sunny, well-drained position
- Can also be propagated by division in spring or cuttings in summer
Plant Care
- Water sparingly once established — oregano prefers dry conditions
- Cut back hard after flowering to encourage fresh, bushy growth
- Divide clumps every 2-3 years in spring to keep plants vigorous
- Protect from excessive winter wet rather than cold — good drainage is key
- Brilliant in containers on a sunny patio
AllotMe’s Tips
- Greek oregano has the best flavour for cooking — much stronger than the common species
- Oregano flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies — let some plants flower for the pollinators
- Dries beautifully: hang bunches upside down and strip leaves once dry. The flavour actually intensifies when dried
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