Italian Oregano Seeds (Organic)

Italian Oregano is an essential perennial herb for culinary enthusiasts, known for its bold aroma and savory flavor that enhances a wide variety of dishes. The small, dark green leaves are packed with essential oils, delivering a robust taste suited to Italian recipes like pasta sauces, pizzas, and marinades, as well as soups, stews, and salad dressings. The plants reach up to 18 inches tall, with a compact growth habit that works well in garden beds, borders, or containers. Regular harvesting encourages fresh growth and ensures a steady supply of fragrant, flavorful leaves for cooking.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Origanum vulgare
• Plant type: Tender Perennial
• Growth habit: Low Growing
• Crop category: Herb
• Kitchen profile: Italian Oregano is an essential perennial herb for culinary enthusiasts, known for its bold aroma and savory flavor that enhances a wide variety of dishes.
• 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: Partial Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 6"-8"

Match Italian 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.

The plants reach up to 18 inches tall, with a compact growth habit that works well in garden beds, borders, or containers.

Regular harvesting encourages fresh growth and ensures a steady supply of fragrant, flavorful leaves for cooking.

Its hardy nature and delicious flavor make it an indispensable herb for home gardeners and chefs alike.

Before sowing Italian 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 Italian 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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