

🌱Oregano (Organic)
Seed Information
- Plant Type Herb
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Easy
- Germination Time 7-21 Days
- Harvest Time 80-100 Days
- Best Season To Grow Spring, Early Sumner
- SunLight Needs Full Sun
- Water Requirements Low To Medium
- Height Of Maturity 30-60 CM
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No - Mediterranean
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🌿 Growing & Care Guide
Oregano is a bold, aromatic herb loved for its earthy flavour and culinary versatility. A Mediterranean favourite, it’s a resilient, low-maintenance plant that belongs in every home garden, school plot, and sustainable community growing space.
🌿 Quick Facts
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Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare
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Type: Perennial herb
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)
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Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
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Germination Time: 10–20 days
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Harvest Time: 80–100 days from sowing
🌞 How to Grow
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Start Indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
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Surface Sow: Lightly press seeds onto moist compost — do not cover.
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Keep Warm: Maintain 18–22°C and good light during germination.
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Transplant: Once seedlings are established, move them to a sunny, well-drained spot or pot.
💧 Care Tips
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Watering: Water young plants regularly. Mature plants prefer dry conditions.
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Feeding: Little or no feeding required — richer soil can dull flavour.
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Trimming: Regular cutting encourages dense, bushy growth.
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Container Friendly: Ideal for patio pots and balcony boxes.
🌼 Growing Sustainably
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Pollinator Friendly: Summer flowers attract bees and butterflies.
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Drought Tolerant: Thrives with minimal water once established.
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Low Input: Grows happily in lean soil with little fuss.
✂️ Harvesting
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Begin harvesting once plants are 4–6 inches tall.
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Cut sprigs in the morning just before flowering for the best essential oil content.
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Dry or use fresh in pizza, pasta, soups, and salads.
Tip: Regular harvesting delays flowering and keeps flavour high.
❄️ Overwintering
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Hardy in most UK climates.
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In pots, move to a sheltered location in winter.
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Trim back in late autumn to keep plants tidy and strong.
🌿 Flavourful, Fragrant & Full of Life
At Urban Harvests Co, Oregano reminds us that big flavour doesn’t need big effort. It’s a gift to your kitchen, your pollinators, and your garden’s sustainability. 🌎💚