Oregano – Plant

Planting and care

• Best propagated from cuttings taken from plants whose leaves have a proven superior aroma/taste (seed-grown plants sometimes have little aroma or flavor) when harvest of leaves for culinary purposes is desired.
• Oregano is one of those Mediterranean herbs that like well-drained soil, on the lean side, and full sun. Rich soil tends to dilute the pungency of the flavor.
• Climate, soil and moisture can cause variation in oregano flavor.
• The genus is native to the Mediterranean area, but Oregano vulgare has naturalized in many areas, including the eastern United States.

Caring for Oregano

• Oregano can be grown from seeds, cuttings, or purchased container plants.
• Seeds should be started indoors prior to your region s last expected frost.
• There is no need to cover oregano herb seeds with soil.
• Simply mist them with water and cover the seed tray or container with plastic.

Typical uses of Oregano

Special features: Group or mass in herb gardens, border fronts, cottage gardens or rock gardens. Also effective as an edger or groundcover. Pots, window boxes, and containers. Cultivars with attractive foliage are used as ornamentals.

Culinary use: Oregano is well known as the “pizza herb”, and is widely used in Mexican and Italian cookery. Both fresh and dried material can be used. The dried herb is also used in many other processed foods such as alcoholic beverages, meat and meat products, condiments and relishes, snack foods and milk products.

Ornamental use: Can be used for ornamental purpose.

Medicinal use: Possible health benefits of Oregano. The herb is used to treat respiratory tract disorders, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, menstrual cramps, and urinary tract disorders. The herb is also applied topically to help treat a number of skin conditions, such as acne and dandruff.

Note: The following information is general guidelines. Be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines.

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