SCARBOROUGH SEEDS - Greek Oregano - 1000 Seeds - Herb, Heirloom, NON-GMO, Fragrant, USA
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The most important question to ask when buying seed is: Are the seeds good, will they grow? Nothing is worse than putting in all the work to plant a garden and nothing comes up. All Scarborough Seeds are germination tested and are fresh every season. In addition, they are maintained throughout the season in cold storage, which slows the aging process and assures they will still be fresh when you receive them.
They are guaranteed to grow, and we provide planting instructions on every package to help you achieve success with your project.
SCARBOROUGH SEEDS Greek Oregano 1000 Seeds
True Greek oregano, favored in Mediterranean cooking
Strong oregano aroma and flavor; great for pizza and Italian cooking. Characteristic dark green leaves with white flowers.
LATIN NAME: Origanum vulgare hirtum
LIFE CYCLE: perennial
HYBRID STATUS: Open pollinated
DAYS TO MATURITY: 80-90 days.
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C).
SOWING: Transplant (recommended): Sow seeds in flats 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sprinkle seeds on the top of the growing medium and tamp them into the soil mix. Do not cover seeds, as they require light to germinate. Keep moist until germination. Transplant to individual containers
when seedlings have 4 true leaves. When the danger of frost has passed in the spring, transplant outside, spacing plants 12" apart in rows 18" apart. To keep plants healthy, pinch back new growth, remove any old wood at the end of the winter, and replace the plants every 4 years.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun/Part Shade.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Grows best in well-drained, sandy soil. If grown in rich soils it may lose its pungent scent.
PLANT HEIGHT:8-24".
PLANT SPACING:12".
HARDINESS ZONES: Zones 4-9.
HARVEST: Harvest entire stems just as plants are coming into bloom, cutting about 2" above the base of the plant. An established planting can be cut back two to six times during the growing season.