Organic Italian Oregano

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Organic Italian oregano is an essential aromatic perennial that brings a discreet, generous, and intensely fragrant presence to the garden. Its dense foliage emits a warm and powerful fragrance, with notes reminiscent of mint and Mediterranean herbs, making it a valuable ally both in the vegetable garden and in the kitchen. When planted in a sunny flowerbed, it gradually forms beautiful, flexible clumps that attract pollinators with their delicate, nectar-rich flowers. Its cultivation is simple and rewarding, especially when sown broadcast in light, well-drained soil, where it takes root durably and grows back vigorously year after year. In the edible garden, it pairs very well with cucumber, beans, and bell peppers, while also proving excellent near tomatoes, which it seems to naturally call to the plate. Its strong flavor adds depth to sauces, roasted vegetables, and stews, with that aromatic depth typical of summer gardens. Easy to harvest, dry, and store, it extends the beautiful season into the winter kitchen. This organic variety thus combines useful beauty, ecological value, and culinary richness in a plant that is as hardy as it is essential.

Growing conditions

Watering
Moderate
Exposure
Sun
Germination temperature
18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Germination (days)
7 to 14 days

Growth & dimensions

Spread
30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Height
30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 in)
Sowing depth
0.2 cm (0.08 in)

Flowering & harvest

Flowering
June to August
Sowing period
April to June
Harvest
80 days after sowing
Use
Sauces, pizzas, tomatoes, drying, seasoning
Companion plants
Cucumber, bean, pepper
Incompatible plants
No noteworthy ones