Origanum vulgare - Oregano
Origanum vulgare - Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Oregano, Wild Marjoram
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Description of Origanum vulgare - Oregano
Oregano is a perennial herbaceous plant with leaves that give off a subtle and delicate fragrance. It is nectar producing, to be grown in open ground or in a pot. Its leaves flavour sauces, pizzas, olive oil, or can be used as an infusion. Planting in spring or autumn, harvesting from May to September.
This plant is organic: it comes from Organic Agriculture and carries the AB certification.
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is sometimes confused with Garden Marjoram (Origanum majorana) but they are two distinct species.
Oregano grows spontaneously in Mediterranean regions. This perennial herbaceous plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family, like thyme. Its clump habit reaches 40 cm (16in) in height and 30 cm (12in) in width. Oregano produces small pale pink flowers during the summer. It is a nectar producing plant that is particularly useful to plant in the vegetable garden. Hardy and perennial, it can be planted in open ground or in a pot. It tolerates both drought and cold.
In terms of cuisine, Oregano leaves are frequently used in tomato sauces and pizzas. They also enhance salads, flavour vinegar and olive oil, or can be consumed as an infusion. Oregano is renowned for its antiseptic, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties.
Harvesting: to be done as needed, from May to September. Preferably pick the stems in the morning, when the aroma is most pronounced.
Storage: fresh leaves can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. They can also be preserved by drying or freezing. For drying, hang the stems of Oregano in a bouquet, upside down, in the shade, and then store the leaves in airtight containers.
Gardener's tip: To keep moisture of the soil in summer and protect from the cold in winter, we recommend mulching the soil with thin layers of clippings, if possible mixed with dead leaves. This keeps the soil moist, and also reduces weeding.
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Planting of Origanum vulgare - Oregano
Oregano grows in all types of soils, with a preference for well-drained soils as it dislikes excess moisture. It tolerates limestone soils well. Plant it in a sunny spot. Oregano likes to be planted next to chervil and marjoram but does not appreciate the proximity of thyme. Planting can be done in spring or autumn.
In open ground:
Space the plants 30 cm (12in) apart in all directions. Add well-rotted compost at the time of planting. If your soil is heavy, add some sand. Dig a hole (3 times the volume of the root ball), place the root ball in the hole and cover with fine soil. Firmly pack and water.
In a pot: Place a layer of gravel at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Fill it with a mixture of potting soil and sand, place the root ball and cover with soil. Water regularly, without allowing water to stagnate in the pot/saucer.
In autumn, cut back the clump to 15 cm (6in) above the ground. Water only in the case of drought.
Oregano can be propagated by dividing clumps in spring.
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.