Oregano, Greek

Sowing method: March-July. Seeds germinate quickly, keep evenly moist (not wet) at ± 20°C. Only lightly cover seeds and press down gently. Place in light and cooler conditions immediately after emergence. For winter cultivation, sow indoors in pots from August to February. Place them in very bright, not too warm conditions.

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Sowing/planting time:

• March
• April
• May
• June
• July

Harvesting time:

• June
• July
• August
• September
• October

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: White
• Origin: Mediterranean region
• Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Bees
• Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Origanum hirtum, also known as Origanum vulgare ssp. viridulum
• Dutch: Greek oregano
• Also known as: Origanum vulgare ssp. viridulum
• English: Greek Origano

• All year round