Oregano Greek

Oregano Greek Seeds: True Flavor of the Mediterranean

Grow the authentic taste of the Mediterranean with our Greek Oregano seeds (*Origanum vulgare hirtum*), the truest type of culinary oregano essential for classic Greek and Italian cooking.

You can begin snipping the flavorful little sprigs as soon as the plant reaches about six inches tall. Throughout the summer, it will also produce delicate white flowers that add a touch of beauty to your herb garden.

Thriving under the sunny skies, just like on the hillsides of its native Mediterranean, Greek Oregano brings the “joy of the mountains” to your kitchen. Enjoy its aromatic leaves in countless dishes and its lovely blooms throughout the warm season.

Key Features of Greek Oregano

• True Culinary Oregano: The authentic flavor for Greek and Italian cuisine.
• Flavorful Sprigs: Can be harvested early, once the plant is six inches tall.
• White Summer Flowers: Adds beauty to the garden throughout the growing season.
• Mediterranean Native: Thrives in sunny conditions.
• Aromatic Herb: Releases a classic oregano fragrance.
• Attracts Butterflies: Beneficial for pollinators in your garden.

Growing Your Greek Oregano

Start Greek Oregano seeds indoors about two months before the last expected spring frost, sowing them just below the soil surface and maintaining a temperature of 65-70°F with at least six hours of sunlight. Keep the soil moist until seedlings emerge.

Transplant them outdoors once they are large enough to handle or after the last frost, spacing them 12-15 inches apart in a location with full sun and fairly dry soil. You can also direct sow seeds and thin seedlings to the same spacing. Pruning the tops to prevent flowering will encourage bushier growth and more tender, flavorful leaves.

Harvest fresh leaves as needed once the plant reaches six inches tall, ideally in the morning. Cut entire stalks about an inch above the ground for regrowth. Fresh leaves can be stored in the refrigerator for about five days or preserved by freezing or drying.

Remember to add oregano to hot dishes just before serving to preserve its best flavor.