{"id":2007,"date":"2024-07-02T12:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T12:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/?p=2007"},"modified":"2024-07-02T12:26:49","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T12:26:49","slug":"how-to-grow-oregano-an-international-herb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/how-to-grow-oregano-an-international-herb\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Grow Oregano \u2013 An International Herb"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ahhh oregano! What a delightful aroma. Some say it has a camphoraceous odor, others a very pungent scent with spicy undertones. I am not familiar with a camphoraceous odor, therefore I lean more towards a very pungent aroma with a hint of mint. So how do you use oregano? And how do you grow it? Oregano has been added to dishes throughout the world and throughout the centuries. Read on to see how to grow oregano and understand why it is an international herb delight.<\/p>\n

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How to Grow Oregano<\/h2>\n

Oregano is easy to grow and care for. It can be grown from seeds, cuttings, or small plants transplanted into a pot or in the ground.<\/p>\n

Seed\/Start in Mid Spring<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Once you get them, soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours to speed up the germination process. After the 24 hours have passed, place them in a seed starting try on top of sterile, seed starting mix that was previously moistened with water. Be careful because the seeds are dust-like and it can be difficult to evenly space the tiny seeds. You can choose to cover them with cheesecloth until the plant pops up. Keep them at a temperature around 70 degrees Fahrenheit and the mix moist until they pop up. Once the plants peek through, keep the mix on the dry side.<\/p>\n

Also, place them in a well lighted area.<\/p>\n

Once planted in the tray it will take 7 to 14 days for the plants to germinate. At this point they can be transplanted as explained below.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”5\/12″ woodmart_css_id=”6683e89cdffa1″ parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_sticky_column=”false” wd_collapsible_content_switcher=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=”no” wd_column_role_content_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_content_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_content_mobile=”no” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_box_shadow=”no” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NjgzZTg5Y2RmZmExIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_reset_margin=”no” tablet_reset_margin=”no” wd_z_index=”no”]\t\t

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Cuttings<\/strong><\/span>
\nCut off a stem 3 to five inches long (approximately 7 to 12cm) above a node with sterilized scissors or a knife. Strip off the bottom half of its leaves. Put the stem in water with the remaining leaves above the water line and place in a well lighted area, but not in direct sunlight. Replace the water every 2 to 3 days.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t

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TIP!<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Add a little organic honey to the water. Some growers have used it as a substitute for rooting hormones that conventional farmers use. It\u2019s supposed to work fabulously! This process has not yet been documented. Perhaps try 2 stems, one in regular water and one in honey water. See which solution works best. Let me know the results if you try this experiment!<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Once the roots are about one inch (2-3cm), transplant the oregano into a pot.<\/p>\n

Oregano in Containers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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If you are planting seedlings or small plants into a pot, (Amazon: Outdoor Garden)<\/strong><\/span> be sure the pot you choose has a drainage hole. Oregano thrives in full sun but if you live in zone 7 or higher, be sure to place them where they receive some shade in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

Plant the seedlings or small plants in a good, light potting mix that will drain well. Oregano does not like to be in heavy soil that retains a lot of water. You can rely on weekly rain for watering purposes. However, if drought-like conditions prevail, water them regularly. If the leaves are wilted, give the plant water.<\/p>\n

Oregano can remain in the container for years. There is no need to purchase new plants if you just follow these instructions:<\/p>\n