Oregano – Mediterranean herb with earthy green leaves

Family

Lamiaceae

Origin

Europe

Description

Origanum is an aromatic, bushy, rhizomatous, woody-branched perennial, which grows to 35-40 cm in height. Flavorful leaves of the plant are commonly used, either fresh or dried, as culinary herbs for a variety of food dishes, particularly in tomato sauces used in Italian cuisine and pizza, but also in a number of additional applications including rice, soups, stews, dressings, vegetable dishes, egg dishes, dips and herbal vinegars

Plant

 Plant leaves are ovate, 1-4 cm long and 0.5-2.5 cm wide, oppositely arranged. The edges of the leaves are smooth or very shallowly toothed, and the leaf tips vary from pointed to blunt. The flowers are tiny, borne in many-flowered, short dense lateral or branch-end spikes. The flowers are white to purplish, 4-8 mm long, and have two lips

Maturity

Harvest starts from 35 days

Environment

Origanum will grow in full sun to part shade and prefers a good water supply, although it will tolerate dry conditions.

The best flavour and texture is obtained from providing rich, well-drained soil and a great deal of water.

Planting & Growing Instructions

Plant seeds ¼ to ½ inch under the soil in rows 30 cm apart. Thin the borage herb to at least 30 cm when the plants measure 10-15 cm tall. Regularly apply nutrients and plant protection.

Height after growth

35-40 cm

Planting Season

Winters

Note

Used as seeds only and not for consumption.Seeds to be sown before expiry date