Greek Oregano Seeds
Not all Oregano is created equal. While the common wild oregano looks pretty, it often lacks punch. This 'Greek' strain is the authentic culinary variety—the one with the intense, spicy, peppery flavour that defines a good pizza sauce or a Greek salad.
This is a plant that thrives on neglect. In fact, the hotter and drier the weather, the more intense the flavour becomes. It forms a low, spreading mound of hairy, dark green leaves topped with tiny white flowers that are an absolute magnet for bees. It is hardy, reliable, and essential for any cook's garden.
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🌿 Understanding the Plant
Greek Oregano is a Hardy Perennial.
It comes back year after year, forming a woody base over time. It keeps its leaves in mild winters but may die back to the ground in very cold weather.
The Flavour Secret: Unlike many herbs that need water, Oregano develops its best essential oils when grown "hard"—in poor soil with plenty of sun. Don't pamper it!
Top Tip: Harvest it *before* the flowers open for the strongest leaf flavour. However, if you leave the flowers, the bees will thank you!
🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow
Oregano seeds are tiny (like dust), so handle them carefully indoors.
Germination:
Sow indoors from February to May. Scatter the seeds on the surface of moist, free-draining compost. Do not cover them (or use a very light dusting of vermiculite), as they need light to germinate. Keep warm (15-20°C). Germination takes 7-14 days.
Where to Sow:
It demands full sun and **sharp drainage**. It hates winter wet. If you have heavy clay soil, grow it in a terracotta pot with plenty of grit mixed in, or on top of a rockery.
Care While Growing:
Do not feed it! Fertiliser makes the leaves lush but flavorless. Cut the plant back hard after flowering to keep it into a neat, tight mound, otherwise, it can get straggly.
📋 Plant Specifications
| Latin Name | Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum |
| Common Name | Greek Oregano |
| Hardiness | H6 (Very Hardy) |
| Light Required | Full Sun ☀️ |
| Height | ↕️ 30cm - 45cm |
| Spread | ↔️ 45cm |
| Spacing | 🌱 30cm apart |
| Great for | 🍕 Italian Cooking 🐝 Bee Magnet 🏜️ Drought Tolerance 🏺 Potager Gardens |
| Seed Count | Approx. 750 seeds per packet |
🤝 Perfect Garden Companions
Oregano is a classic Mediterranean herb that loves hot, dry company:
- 🧅 Chives: The Kitchen Essential. Plant them side-by-side in a trough or window box. The upright, grassy leaves of the Chives contrast beautifully with the spreading, mat-forming Oregano.
- 💜 Lavender 'Munstead': The Scented Path. Use Oregano to underplant taller Lavender bushes. They both release incredible scent when brushed against, making them perfect for lining a sunny path.
📅 Sowing & Harvesting Calendar
Sow indoors in spring. Harvest leaves year-round (drying them for winter).
| Month | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
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| Sow Indoors | 🟢 | 🟢 | 🟢 | 🟢 | ||||||||
| Harvest | ✂️ | ✂️ | ✂️ | ✂️ | ✂️ | ✂️ |
⚠️ Drying Tip
Oregano flavour gets stronger when dried! Harvest stems in late summer, hang them in a dry place, and crumble the leaves into jars. It will keep its punch all winter.
🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence
This plant is a bee magnet. It is listed on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list and is often covered in honeybees and solitary bees when in flower.
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