Oregano Vulgare (true marjoram)
Oregano Vulgare has a strong flavor and does not grow taller than 30 cm. The plant is compact because it does not form leaf stalks, which prevents the small shrub from spreading apart. True marjoram, also known as oregano, has a sweeter and more aromatic taste than wild marjoram. The leaves are grey-green and slightly fuzzy, and during summer the plant produces an abundance of fragrant flowers.
This oregano has not been manipulated to produce more leaves, which allows the pink flowers to grow abundantly.
Sowing oregano
Oregano is easy to grow from seed. Sow indoors around March and April. Use potting soil and mix in approximately 1/5 part sand. Please note that the seeds are very small, making it easy to sow too many and causing them to grow too close together.
Cover the seeds with a very thin layer of sand or vermiculite. Seedlings will become visible within two weeks. Thin out carefully if necessary.
Once the young plants are large enough, place them in a sunny location in soil that is not heavily fertilized. Oregano is not suitable for clay soil; in that case, it is better grown in pots.
Oregano prefers warmth and is therefore moderately hardy. In many cases, the plant will return year after year. You can overwinter oregano in a greenhouse or place the pot in a sheltered spot, for example temporarily in a shed during frost.
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Oregano Vulgare (true marjoram)
Oregano Vulgare has a strong flavor and does not grow taller than 30 cm. The plant is compact because it does not form leaf stalks, which prevents the small shrub from spreading apart. True marjoram, also known as oregano, has a sweeter and more aromatic taste than wild marjoram. The leaves are grey-green and slightly fuzzy, and during summer the plant produces an abundance of fragrant flowers.
This oregano has not been manipulated to produce more leaves, which allows the pink flowers to grow abundantly.
Sowing oregano
Oregano is easy to grow from seed. Sow indoors around March and April. Use potting soil and mix in approximately 1/5 part sand. Please note that the seeds are very small, making it easy to sow too many and causing them to grow too close together.
Cover the seeds with a very thin layer of sand or vermiculite. Seedlings will become visible within two weeks. Thin out carefully if necessary.
Once the young plants are large enough, place them in a sunny location in soil that is not heavily fertilized. Oregano is not suitable for clay soil; in that case, it is better grown in pots.
Oregano prefers warmth and is therefore moderately hardy. In many cases, the plant will return year after year. You can overwinter oregano in a greenhouse or place the pot in a sheltered spot, for example temporarily in a shed during frost.
