Oregano Common

Oregano Common: variety and characteristics

Oregano Common (Origanum vulgare) is a perennial herb of the Mint family (Lamiaceae). Oregano is a good choice for Italian dishes with tomatoes, lamb and on pizza.

In Mexican cuisine, oregano is often used together with cumin, coriander, chilli and garlic.

In cooking, the aromatic leaves are used, which can be picked all year round.

In Europe, oregano also has an old tradition as a medicinal plant for digestive problems, chronic bronchitis and skin problems.

Oregano is the herb of pizza and Greek salad, and also a valuable honey herb.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 85%
• Seeds per packet: 1275–1725 pcs (0.2 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March – May; seedlings
• Flowering: June – August
• Harvest: July – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Oregano Common

Oregano Common seeds are sown in March – May. The plants flower in June – August. Harvest in July – September. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Oregano Common

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: on the surface
• Spacing: 30 cm
• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Oregano grows well in sunny and warm places. So that the plants are stronger and grow faster, you can sow the seeds in pots. This should be done in March. Outdoor sowing is only possible from mid-May. When sowing, the seeds should be pressed in lightly but not covered with soil, as the plant needs light to germinate. Harvest oregano for medicinal and culinary purposes in July–August – during flowering. At that time the plant has the maximum amount of nutrients and essential oils.

The seeds germinate in light; sow in dry, chalky soil in sun.

Harvest and use

Pick the flowering tops and dry them in the shade.

Frequently asked questions

When should Oregano Common be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March – May. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 1275–1725 seeds, pack size 0.2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 85%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.