Oregano has been grown around the Mediterranean for centuries, valued for its warm, savory fragrance and its place in sauces, roasted vegetables, breads, meats, cheeses, and herb blends. Its flavor deepens in sun and dry weather, carrying the character of rocky hillsides and kitchen gardens into everyday cooking.
In the garden, oregano forms a low, spreading perennial mound with small leaves and clusters of pale flowers. It fits easily into herb beds, containers, borders, and pollinator plantings, where the blooms draw bees and beneficial insects through summer.
Growing Guide
Timing
Start oregano indoors about 8–10 weeks before the expected last spring frost, or direct sow after the soil has warmed.
Transplant after severe frost has passed and plants are well rooted. Established oregano is perennial where winter conditions suit it.
Sowing & Starting
Sow the tiny seeds on the surface of moist seed-starting mix and cover only barely. Keep evenly moist until germination, which may take one to three weeks.
Provide bright light and good airflow. Transplant after hardening, spacing plants about 12–18 inches apart.
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