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Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Pizza's best friend — spreads modestly and takes drought in stride.
Sun
Full sun
Water
Rare
Soil
Well-drained, pH 6.0–8.0
Spacing
30 cm apart
Days to harvest
80 days
Hardiness
Zones 4–9
Seasonal Calendar
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Sow Harvest
The method
- 1
Start indoors
Surface sow — seeds need light. Prick out to individual pots.
- 2
Site in dry sun
Rich, wet soil dilutes the flavor. Poor, dry, sunny — perfect.
- 3
Trim in spring
Cut old growth to the ground for fresh, aromatic new stems.
Common problems
Bland leaves
Too much water or fertilizer. Stress = flavor.
Spreading habit
Divide every 3 years and replant a smaller clump.
Good neighbors
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Field tips
- “Greek oregano has the strongest flavor — check the label.”
- “Air-dries beautifully — the dried leaf is more intense than fresh.”