Oregano Seeds, Origanum vulgare

Oregano herb plants are commonly used for cooking. Plants can be harvested anytime once they have reached 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm.) tall. Harvesting oregano leaves as flower buds form will often yield the best flavour. Harvest oregano leaves in the morning hours once dew has dried.

GROW: Seeds should be started indoors prior to your region’s last expected frost. There’s no need to cover oregano herb seeds with soil. Simply mist them with water and cover the seed tray or container with plastic. Place this in a sunny location such as a window to germinate. Oregano seeds usually germinate within about a week or so. Once the seedlings have reached approximately 6 inches (15 cm.) tall, the plants can be thinned down.

HARVEST: Oregano herb plants are commonly used for cooking. Plants can be harvested anytime once they have reached 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm.) tall. Harvesting oregano leaves as flower buds form will often yield the best flavour. Harvest oregano leaves in the morning hours once dew has dried.

USE: Fresh oregano is a great antibacterial agent. It has phytonutrients (thymol and carvacrol), which fight infections such as staph. It’s loaded with antioxidants that help prevent cell damage, and it’s an excellent source of fibre, vitamin K, manganese, iron, vitamin E, tryptophan and calcium.