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How to grow oregano

Origanum vulgare · lamiaceae family · perennial

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Growing basics

Oregano is a warm-season crop, started from seed in the garden or transplanted.

Seeds germinate once soil reaches about 65°F.

Grows best in full sun.

Frost tolerance varies by variety, from frost-tender to frost-hardy.

Space plants 8 to 12 inches apart.

Sources

2 varieties of oregano in the library

Greek Oregano · Sweet Marjoram

Each has a full cited page in the library.

Row & Bed covers 2 oregano varieties, each with a cited care timeline and fertilization schedule, and planting windows worked out for your ZIP.

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