Oregano- Greek
Origanum hirtum
Rated 5/5 based on 1 reviews.Standard seed packet, 500 seeds
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Oregano- Greek
Origanum hirtum
- Perennial 60cm
- Culinary herb
- Better flavour than other varieties
Strong pungent flavour; better than any other variety. Perennial growing to 60cm. Bushy plant with pointed grey/green leaves. Leaves are very aromatic and can be used fresh or dried; commonly used in Italian, Greek and Mexican cuisine. Strong peppery flavour. Also has medicinal uses. Sometimes called "The pizza herb".
How to sow and grow:
| Method: | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
| Sowing Depth: | 5mm |
| When: | Spring and summer |
| Germination: | 7-14 days @ 18-21°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle: | Hardy Perennial |
| Plant Spacing: | 50cm |
| Plant Height: | 60cm |
| Position: | Part or full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days to Maturity/Flowering: | 85-100 days |
(Product number: C4-09)
Seeds per gram: 9000 seeds
| SKU | C4-09 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.0005kg |
| Botanical name: | Origanum hirtum |
| Packet type: | Standard seed packet |
| Packet quantity: | 500 seeds |
| Seeds per gram: | 9000 |
| Photo credits: | Photo by FelinusNoir / CC BY-ND 2.0 Photo by Carly Chapman |
Excellent
13 March 2019Grew like crazy over summer. Coped well with heatwaves. Great for dry, hot gardens
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