Oregano

A hardy perennial herb with sweet smelling, aromatic foliage which can be used fresh or dry for flavoring moussaka, stews, sausages, omelets, stuffings, pizzas and all Italian dishes. Try it sprinkled on lamb or pork before cooking. The flowers produced in summer and fall can also be used for flavoring after they have been gently dried. Flowers summer. Height 12-18 inches. Companion Plant: Plant among Broccoli to repel the Cabbage Butterfly.

Type/hardiness: Hardy Perennial Herb; Zones: 5,6,7,8,9

Sowing:

Sow from late winter to early summer 1/16 inch deep in good, free draining seed compost. Make sure it is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 14-21 days at 60-65F.

Growing:

Transplant when large enough to handle into 3 inch pots. Later plant out 12 inches apart into ordinary well drained soil in full sun.

Aftercare:

A little winter protection of a layer of peat of leaf mould is helpful in cold areas.

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