Quantity
Approximately 400 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Lamiaceae
Type
Herb
Cycle
Perennial
Oregano is an essential aromatic perennial, prized for its powerful fragrance, great hardiness, and its vital presence in Mediterranean cuisine. Its fine, very fragrant foliage brings a useful and sunny touch to the garden, reminiscent of dry rock gardens, fragrant borders, and gourmet herbariums picked as needed. In the kitchen, it characterfully enhances sauces, marinades, pizzas, and a host of tasty dishes, while also being a key ingredient in emblematic blends like za'atar. Easy to grow, it thrives in light, dry, well-drained soils, and sun-drenched locations where it develops its best aromas. Its flowering attracts numerous pollinators, adding an ecological dimension to this already very valuable plant in the vegetable garden and herb beds. Little susceptible to diseases and pests, it suits both beginner gardeners and enthusiasts looking for a durable and undemanding herb. Harvested fresh or dried, it accompanies daily life with a faithful and generous aromatic intensity. It is a robust, fragrant, and profoundly useful plant, ideal for enriching the garden and kitchen with an authentic Mediterranean flavor.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
Area
Establishment temperature
21 °C (70 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Light, dry, fertile, slightly chalky, and enriched with humus
Watering
Weak
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
HarvestThroughout the season, on an as-needed basis
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsBroccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cucumber, squash, parsley, chili pepper, bell pepper, rosemary
Avoid planting withThyme
Sauces, marinades, pizzas, za'atar, fresh, dried
