Growing Oregano
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Below are general guidelines for growing oregano including plant height to
enable you to plan exactly where to place them when growing amongst other
plants.
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Plant Height |
Up
to 40cm/15-inches |
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Where to Sow |
Indoors/Outdoors
thinly in small pots 7.5cm/3" diameter. Outdoors
in open ground |
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Sowing time |
Indoors
February/April
- temperature +16C/61F. Outdoors
- 2 to 4 weeks after the last frost |
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How to Sow |
6mm/1/4-inch
deep. |
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After Germination |
Keep compost moist
but not very wet. |
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Growing on -
in Pots |
When
5cm/2-inches thin/transplant to 1 plant per 7.5cm/3 inch pot. Harden off
plants which have been raised indoors and finally move
outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. |
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Growing on -
in
open ground |
When
5cm/2-inches thin or plant out to 20cm/8-inches apart |
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Harvesting |
Leaves can be
harvested anytime before the flowers form. Remove flowers to prolong
picking. |
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Uses |
A
popular herb used in Mediterranean cuisine. Very good with lamb, tomatoes,
fish and cheese dishes.
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