A handful of plants will provide you with enough oregano to use fresh in season and to dry for use throughout the rest of the year. Oregano is generally planted in the spring or fall, either from potted nursery starts or plant divisions. It grows quickly and will provide leaves suitable for cooking almost immediately. Oregano is usually planted from potted nursery starts or from rooted cuttings taken from existing plants.
It is widely available in nurseries and through specialty catalogs. Local nurseries will usually carry the most popular kitchen herbs, while catalogs tend to offer the widest variety of oregano plants. Oregano is one of those Mediterranean herbs that grow well in full sun, planted in lean-to-average soil that is well-drained. This is a good plant for those sunny areas of your yard with poor soil that isn't very suitable for other plants. If planting in the garden, standard oregano O.
Wait until the soil is about 70 degrees Fahrenheit before planting. Few pests bother oregano, but keep an eye out for spider mites and aphids. Wet soils can cause root rot. Most oregano varieties need full sun, however, the golden oregano variety does best in part shade, as its leaves tend to scorch in full sun. Sandy loam is best suited for oregano. If your soil is moist with lots of organic matter, oregano will not perform as well as it does in lighter, dryer soil that is typically well-drained.
Allow the soil to dry out fully between waterings. If planting in pots, use any well-draining, general-purpose potting soil, possibly blended with some extra sand, perlite, or vermiculite.
Do not overwater oregano. Water thoroughly only after the soil is dry to the touch. Oregano may need some winter protection in hardiness zones 5 and lower. Covering the plants with an evergreen bough after the ground has frozen will protect it from wind damage. Many herbs are considered weeds and most are not particular about the soil in which they grow. Oregano is no exception—it will grow in soil that is only moderately fertile.
Do not add compost or fertilizer to its growing area. If the oregano plant gets plenty of sun and water, you may be able to harvest it every six to eight weeks. During dry or particularly hot summers, you may only need to prune your oregano once near the beginning of the season and once near the end. Trim the roots of your oregano plant every few years to remove dead roots and to divide large plants. Replant the divided plants in separate containers with plenty of nutrient-rich potting soil.
Stop pruning your oregano plants in late August or early September. After pruning, new growth takes time to mature and if you prune your oregano plant too late in the season the new growth will not have time to mature before the first frost. Cut your oregano plant down to the ground after the first frost. The plant will have gone dormant by this time and cutting the stems short will help to protect the plant during the winter. Plant your seeds or clippings once you are solidly in spring, avoiding any potential for frost which will ruin your hard work.
It's also a good idea to cover your soil with mulch for protection if you are in a colder climate. If you live in a naturally warm climate, set your oregano plants up in an area with some shade.
If you plan to grow oregano from seeds, you can simply mist the seeds, cover them in plastic wrap, set them in the sun, and wait about a week for the seeds to germinate. Ryan McEnaney, public relations and communications specialist for Bailey Nurseries , says that since seeds are incredibly small, it's a good idea to scatter them on top of the soil, allowing them to germinate over the next month before being transplanted outdoors following the final frost.
Take your sprouted plants or clippings and space them 8-to- inches apart, and ensure that they have well-drained but moist soil. To test, stick your index finger about an inch down into the soil. If it feels dry, it's time to water. If you're testing the pH of the soil which you should , look for it to be somewhere between 6. It is also worth finding a good quality plant food with compost to promote steady and plentiful growth.
Most pests don't bother oregano, but aphids and spider mites may sometimes be found on oregano. Pick off any browning leaves and spray any infested leaves with a strong stream of water.
I would believe in Boston where you had so much extra snow that drainage was inadequate, therefore stressing the plant and leaving it open to temps. Here in Denver, even at the Botanic Gardens we lose sage and lav due to fluctuating temps and non-draining frozen soil. Indem Sie weiterhin auf der Website surfen bzw. Mehr erfahren. Ultimate Lighting Sale. Bathroom Vanity Sale. Bestselling Chandeliers and Pendants.
Sign In. Join as a Pro. Houzz TV. Houzz Research. Shop Featured Holiday Categories. Home Decor. Holiday Decor. Christmas Trees. Holiday Lighting. Gift Cards. Oregano leaves while plant is flowering. Rick zone 6b, MA 6 years ago. Email Save Comment 5. Sort by: Oldest. Newest Oldest. Like Save. Rick zone 6b, MA Original Author.
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Sunlight: I would aim for sun in the morning hours only; shade in the afternoon and in the evening hours.
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