Italian Oregano : Organic

I started with three 6" starter plants of Organic Italian Oregano from Earthe eco-friendly plants. I planted all three in their own medium-sized terra-cotta pots in full sun. Italian Oregano is much taller than traditional Oregano with smaller leaves and this will be my first year growing it. (right) This is my Italian Oregano plant right after transplant.

Growing Tips: Italian Oregano prefers full sun and grows to around 18" tall. Should be spaced 12" apart or grown in their own containers. Requires monthly fertilization. If tips of plant begin to droop, it needs more sunlight and water.

Harvesting: Can be harvesting right away, best before flowering.

Oregano

I started with a 5" starter plant, Oregano from Al's Garden Center. Oregano can be in a controlled as to how big you want it by growing it in a container rather than an open garden (it can grow to be very large and bushy). I planted mine directly into a medium size, deep terra-cotta pot with good drainage. (right) My Oregano in June, about 30 days after transplant.

Growing Tips: Oregano prefers full sun and soil of poor to average fertility. Oregano grows great in containers or gardens and can be trimmed back to keep a smaller footprint if desired. It will flower in late summer and will attract lots of bees to your garden. Most varieties of Oregano are very hardy and will return the following year.

Harvesting: Leaves should be harvested just before flowering and flowers should be trimmed back after blooming.