Oregano

Growing from seed

Start Oregano indoors about 6 weeks before your last frost. Seeds usually come up in around 10 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 30 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 90 days.

Companion Planting

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  Soybean
  

  SoybeanExcellent pair

  • ❧Oregano attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Thrips that attack Soybean
  • ❧Soybean fixes nitrogen in the soil that Oregano feeds on
  • ❧Soybean roots deep while Oregano feeds near the surface — no competition
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  Chickpea
  

  ChickpeaGreat pair

  • ❧Oregano attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Caterpillars that attack Chickpea
  • ❧Chickpea fixes nitrogen in the soil that Oregano feeds on
  • ❧Chickpea roots deep while Oregano feeds near the surface — no competition
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  Common bean
  Great pair

  • ❧Oregano attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly that attack Common bean
  • ❧Common bean fixes nitrogen in the soil that Oregano feeds on
  • ❧Oregano draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both

How to grow Oregano

1. Sow6 weeks before frost
2. Germinates10 days
3. Space30 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~90 days

Water: Low · Height: 45 cm · Soil: Well-draining, poor to average — rich soil reduces flavour intensity