- Pictures
- Origin
- Mediterranean
- Harvest Time
- 6–8 weeks after planting once the plant is at least 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) tall and has become bushy. From Seed: Expect to wait closer to 3 months (about 90 days) for the plant to be mature enough for harvesting.
- Usage
- Culinary, Medicinal, Pollinator, Privacy Hedge
- Perennial/Annual
- Perennial
- Growth Type
- Herbaceous, Shurb, Herb
- Planting Distance
- 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) apart to allow for adequate air circulation and growth.
- Ingredients
- Oregano (Creamy Ayote Soup)
- Nutritional Info
- High in antioxidants, vitamin K, iron, essential oils
- Strata Category
- Low
- How to eat
- Herb you can use fresh or dried for cooking or as garnish.
- Harvest days
- Tuesday, 15. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 22. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 29. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 13. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 20. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 11. November - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 25. November - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 16. December - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 13. January - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 3. February - Weekly Food Basket, Thursday, 5. March - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 5. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 12. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 2. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 9. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 7. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 14. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 25. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 8. September - Weekly Food Basket, Wednesday, 16. September - Weekly Food Basket
- Medicinal Uses
- Antibacterial, antifungal, supports respiratory health
- Life Cycle
- Placenta 1
- Spanish Name
- Orégano
- Recipes
- Creamy Ayote Soup
- Category
- Leafy greens & herbs
- Scientific Name
- Origanum vulgare
- Edible parts
- Leaves, Stems
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 30, 2025.Open in Notion