Greek Oregano – 100 Seeds
(Origanum vulgare var. hirtum)
R30.00
Greek Oregano is the superior, true culinary type of oregano prized by Italian and Greek chefs. It is highly aromatic and flavorful
Common Names: Greek Oregano, European oregano and Turkish oregano.
Indoor Sowing: Late Winter and Early Spring.
Direct Sowing: Spring and Summer.
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🍃 Culinary Quick Facts
Culinary Info
- 🍽️ Culinary Use: Beverages/Teas, Cooking, Flavoring, Garnish, Oils / Vinegars, Sauces
- 🥗 Edible Part: Flower, Leaf
- 😋 Flavor Profile: Earthy, Peppery
Growth Traits
- 🌱 Life Cycle: Perennial
- 🌾 Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
- 🦋 Pollinator Method: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Moths, Self-pollinating
- 🪴 Growth Habit: Bushy, Mounding, Spreading
- 🌸 Flower Color: White
Growing Requirements
- 🌞 Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- 💧 Water Needs: Avoid Overwatering, Low Water
- ☀️ Growing Conditions: Cold Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
- 🟤 Soil Preference: Nutrient-poor, Tolerant of most soils, Well-Drained
Greek oregano (Origanum vulgare var. hirtum), is also known as European or Turkish oregano. This is the superior, true culinary type of oregano prized by Italian and Greek chefs. It is highly aromatic and flavorful, superbly complementing fresh tomatoes or tomato sauces, omelets, marinated vegetables, meat, fish, and poultry. The plant grows up to 61 cm tall and 46 cm wide.The plant has hairy dark green leaves with small white flowers.
Oregano Culinary Uses
It is used in tomato sauces, with meats, fish, cheese, egg dishes, salads, and cheeses and with vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans.
Growing Greek Oregano
Indoor Sowing: Late Winter and Early Spring.
Direct Sowing: Spring and Summer.
- Surface sow Oregano Seeds.
- Do not cover the seeds with soil, as light is needed for germination.
- Keep the seeded area lightly moist.
- Seeds will germinate in about two weeks.
- Oregano can be harvested anytime once the plant reaches 15 cm in height.
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