How Do You Plant Oregano?
June 22, 2022
Oregano is an herb with a similar flavor to that of thyme. It has a strong, zesty taste that is popularly used in many cooked dishes. Let’s get started with growing oregano!
Intro to growing Oregano
Right, you're in for a treat. Growing oregano is a lot of fun. Plus, they are tasty and healthy!
Soil
Use any average, well drained soil in an easily accessible site. Choose a pot of 10 to 14 inches diameter to grow oregano. Oregano ideally wants sandy loam or loamy soil to grow in. Sandy loam simply means soil consisting of less than 7 percent clay, less than 50 percent silt, and between 43 and 50 percent sand.
Seeds
You are obviously also going to need seeds! Oregano can be brought as ready-grown plants from garden centres or grown from seed.
Sun-Requirements
This plant needs full sun.
Sowing
Common oregano can be started from seed sown indoors from late winter to early summer. Fill a small pot with seed compost and sow a few seeds on the surface.
Depth
Oregano should be sown at a depth of 0.25 inches (1 cm).
