Oregano-Greek
Oregano-Greek

Oregano-Greek

Brand: Whitwam Organics
Item Number: 3298-01

Regular price $4.95 On Sale

Oregano-Greek

Origanum vulgare var. hirtum

Greek oregano is a hardy perennial herb that has the potential to spread. The dark green leaves are round in shape and have a gritty texture and light fuzz. The flowers, like many of the culinary oreganos, are small and white. It was first discovered growing on the slopes of mountains and often called Rigani, O. Vulgare ‘hirtum. Some use it to ease symptoms related to indigestion, cough and regulate menstruation.

Days to germination

 7-14 days

Days to maturity

90-200 days

Life cycle

Perennial

Plant time

Year-round, but best in Spring

Spacing

12-36 inches

Sun

Full sun

Soil temperature

At least 60 degrees

Optimum soil P.H

6.0-7.0

Height

Harvest

Blooms in mid-summer for most intense flavor  

Oregano-Greek

Origanum vulgare var. hirtum

Greek oregano is a hardy perennial herb that has the potential to spread. The dark green leaves are round in shape and have a gritty texture and light fuzz. The flowers, like many of the culinary oreganos, are small and white. It was first discovered growing on the slopes of mountains and often called Rigani, O. Vulgare ‘hirtum. Some use it to ease symptoms related to indigestion, cough and regulate menstruation.

Days to germination

 7-14 days

Days to maturity

90-200 days

Life cycle

Perennial

Plant time

Year-round, but best in Spring

Spacing

12-36 inches

Sun

Full sun

Soil temperature

At least 60 degrees

Optimum soil P.H

6.0-7.0

Height

Harvest

Blooms in mid-summer for most intense flavor