Greek Oregano Seeds (Organic)

Greek Oregano is a hardy and aromatic herb prized for its bold, peppery flavor and versatile culinary uses. This perennial grows to about 12-18 inches tall, producing small, dark green leaves packed with flavor and fragrance. The plant matures quickly, and regular harvesting encourages fresh growth throughout the growing season. Its bold flavor is suited to seasoning meats, pasta sauces, pizzas, and Mediterranean dishes, adding an authentic touch to your recipes. In addition to its culinary uses, Greek Oregano produces small white flowers that attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Origanum heracleoticum
• Plant type: Perennial
• Growth habit: Low Growing
• Crop category: Herb
• Kitchen profile: Greek Oregano is a hardy and aromatic herb prized for its bold, peppery flavor and versatile culinary uses.
• Recorded feature: Container Compatible
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 60-70°F
• Planting Depth: 1/16"
• Germination: 7-14 Days
• Height At Maturity: 12-18"
• Days to Maturity: >100 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 6-8"

Match Greek Oregano to the light, soil, and temperature information recorded for the species. Some herbs are direct sown, while others benefit from a protected start or species-specific pretreatment, so retain the packet for reference. Keep seed media from drying during establishment without leaving it saturated. Once plants are growing, harvest modestly so foliage remains for continued development. Assign perennial herbs a long-term location, and consider containers for species with a spreading habit.

In addition to its culinary uses, Greek Oregano produces small white flowers that attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Easy to grow and productive, this herb is a favorite for gardeners of all levels.

Add this classic herb to your garden for a reliable source of fresh, fragrant leaves.

Before sowing Greek Oregano, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

Use a dated label for Greek Oregano and compare actual emergence, growth, and harvest or bloom timing with the ranges in the current record. Local soil, temperature, light, moisture, and planting date can shift results. Keep observations with the remaining packet so the next sowing can be adjusted without replacing product-specific measurements with a universal calendar.

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