Bring bold Mediterranean flavor to your garden!
Italian Oregano is a fragrant, easy-to-grow herb that packs a punch of savory goodness. With its earthy, slightly peppery taste and aromatic leaves, it’s a must-have for pizza night, pasta sauces, and herb blends. Whether you’re snipping sprigs for dinner or growing microgreens for a gourmet garnish, this herb brings the joy of cooking straight from the soil.
Variety: Italian Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Growth Habit: Perennial in warm climates
Height: 12–24 inches
Flavor Profile: Bold, earthy, and slightly peppery
Color: Green leaves with purple stems
Planting Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: Leaves in 60–70 days
Uses: Excellent for sauces, marinades, rubs, and microgreens
Fun Fact: The name “oregano” comes from Greek, meaning “joy of the mountains”, and it truly is a joyful addition to any garden!
Italian Oregano is the flavor backbone of countless Mediterranean recipes. Use it fresh or dried in tomato sauces, grilled meats, and herb butters. As microgreens, it’s intensely aromatic and adds a gourmet touch to pizzas, pastas, and salads. Imagine the scent of oregano wafting through your kitchen as you sprinkle it over a bubbling lasagna, pure culinary bliss.
To Full Size
🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Oregano thrives in full sun and dry, well-drained soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Surface sow and press lightly, do not cover, as seeds need light to germinate.
💧 Water Sparingly: Let the soil dry between waterings to avoid root rot.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 10–12 inches apart for bushy growth.
✂️ Harvest: Snip leaves as needed, ideally before flowering for the best flavor.
For Microgreens
🪴 Prepare Your Tray: Use a shallow tray with drainage and seed-starting mix.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Scatter evenly across the surface.
💧 Mist and Cover: Mist gently and cover for 2–3 days.
☀️ Light and Watering: Remove cover and place under grow lights. Bottom water daily.
✂️ Harvest: Snip when greens are 2–3 inches tall, usually in 10–14 days.