Spanish Name
Orégano
Scientific Name
Origanum vulgare
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
Pictures
.jpg)
Edible parts
LeavesStems
Recipes
Growth Type
HerbaceousShurbHerb
Usage
CulinaryMedicinalPollinatorPrivacy Hedge
Life Cycle
Placenta 1
Origin
Mediterranean
Strata Category
Low
🌱 Variety
No access
How to eat
Herb you can use fresh or dried for cooking or as garnish.
Nutritional Info
High in antioxidants, vitamin K, iron, essential oils
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, antifungal, supports respiratory health
Planting Distance
20–30 cm (8–12 inches) apart to allow for adequate air circulation and growth.
Harvest Time
6–8 weeks after planting once the plant is at least 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) tall and has become bushy. From Seed: Expect to wait closer to 3 months (about 90 days) for the plant to be mature enough for harvesting.
