Oregano (Greek) Seeds

• In areas with heavy damp soils it may be best to grow outdoor crops in containers.
• Young leaves have the best flavour.
• Remove flowers to encourage fresh growth and prolong picking. Trim stems back to 4-6 pairs of leaves to encourage new growth and a bushier, more compact habit.

How to grow Greek Oregano

• Sow indoors all year round for indoor crops, and from April to May for outdoor crops. Sow 0.5cm (¼in) deep, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm and light position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 20cm (8in) apart. Alternatively, plants can be grown on a light windowsill.
• Or sow outdoors where they are to crop, 0.5cm (¼in) deep directly into finely prepared soil that has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 20cm (8in) apart.
• Harvesting Pick the fresh leaves and tender shoots as required (outdoor plants from June) once the plant reaches about 15cm (6in) in height and just before the flowers open. Oregano leaves can also be frozen or dried. Hang the cut stems upside down in a cool, dry, dark place. Once dry, the leaves can be stripped from the stems and stored in an airtight container.
  

Our experienced team at the nursery will always carefully package and send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive once you receive and plant them. Although most plants are extremely tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme of weather conditions, we always avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme frosts or heat is forecast. We also avoid dispatching orders over Bank Holiday weekends.

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