Oregano

SpeciesOriganum vulgare

Also called wild marjoram

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Oregano
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Fact sheet

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Days to germination42–70 days

“plant the seeds/cuttings 6 to 10 weeks before the last spring frost” — Oregano: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Oregano Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Days to maturity80–90 days

“typically takes 80-90 days to reach full maturity” — How Long Does Oregano Take to Grow: From Seed to Full Harvest Timeline

Germination temperature65 °F

“the soil should be around 70ºF” — Oregano: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Oregano Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Hardiness zones4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

“USDA Zones 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b” — Oregano: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Oregano Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Height12–24 in

“Oregano can easily be started from seeds, though you can also use cuttings from an established plant. It’s a perennial woody herb that grows from 1 to 2 feet tall” — Oregano: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Oregano Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Propagationseed, cuttings

“though you can also use cuttings from an established plant” — Oregano: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Oregano Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Start indoors6–10 weeks before last frost

“6 to 10 weeks before the last spring frost” — Oregano: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Oregano Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Toxicitytoxic to Dogs and Cats

“Toxic to Dogs and Cats” — Oregano: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Oregano Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Indoorsat least 5 to 6 hours of sunlight per day or supplemental grow lights

“provided it gets at least 5 to 6 hours of sunlight per day or supplemental grow lights” — Oregano: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Oregano Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

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