Origanum vulgare hirtum
Italian seasoning favorite.
Use in tomato sauces, vegetable stews, meat dishes, chicken dishes, pizza, fish dishes, and salad dressing. 3 plants per 12"+ container friendly.
Life Cycle: Perennial in Zones 5 - 10
Sun: Full Sun (6+ Hours)
Thin: 12 - 18" Apart
Spread: 10 - 14" Wide
Height: 12 - 24" Tall
Days to Harvest: 90 - 200 Days
Transplant: May - June
How to Grow
To propagate, divide the plants in spring.
Harvest and Preserving Tips
Harvest before flower buds form, as needed, and to keep plants most productive and bushy. Cut leaves on a sunny morning when plants are dry. Tie stems together and hang in a dry place away from the sun. OR spread on a cheesecloth or a window screen in a dry, shady location. Or dry herbs in the oven for 2 - 3 hours on a cookie sheet at the lowest heat, leaving the oven door open. OR use a dehydrator following the manufacturer’s instructions. When thoroughly dry, pulverize and store in a tightly sealed glass jar in a dry, dark location, such as a cupboard. Oregano may also be frozen either in zip lock bags or finely chopped in water or olive oil in ice cube trays.
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