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Origanum vulgare Hot and Spicy - Oregano
Origan Hot and Spicy BIO en plants - Origanum vulgare - Marjolaine sauvage
Very pretty and sturdy, this young plant shoots up every year. I highly recommend it!
Helene, 19/03/2023
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From 5,90 € for pickup delivery and 6,90 € for home delivery
Express home delivery from 8,90 €.
From 5,90 € for pickup delivery and 6,90 € for home delivery
Express home delivery from 8,90 €.
The Organic 'Hot and Spicy' Oregano is a variety whose leaves emit a pronounced fragrance, with peppery and spicy notes. Sometimes called wild marjoram, it is a perennial herbaceous plant and a source of nectar, to be grown in open ground or in a pot. Its leaves flavour sauces, pizzas, olive oil, or can be consumed as an infusion. The plug plants of Organic 'Hot and Spicy' Oregano are produced organically. They can be planted in spring or at the end of summer, for a harvest from May to September.
Wild marjoram or Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is sometimes confused with garden marjoram (Origanum majorana), but they are two distinct species.
Oregano grows spontaneously in the regions of the Mediterranean basin. This perennial herbaceous plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family, like thyme. Its habit forms a clump reaching 40cm (16in) in height and 30cm (12in) in width. Wild marjoram produces small pinkish-white flowers during the summer. It is a nectar-rich plant that is particularly interesting to grow in the vegetable garden. Hardy and perennial, it can be planted in open ground or in a pot. It tolerates both drought and cold.
In terms of cuisine, oregano leaves are frequently used in tomato sauces and pizzas. They also enhance salads, flavour vinegar and olive oil, or can be consumed as an infusion. Wild marjoram is renowned for its antiseptic, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties.
Harvesting: It is done as needed, from May to September. Preferably pick the stems in the morning, when the aroma is most pronounced.
Storage: Fresh leaves can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. They can also be dried or frozen. For drying, hang the stems of wild marjoram in a bundle, upside down, in the shade, and then store the leaves in airtight containers.
Gardener's tip: To keep the freshness in summer and protect from the cold in winter, we recommend mulching the soil with thin successive layers of grass clippings, if possible mixed with dead leaves. This protection, which helps the soil retain moisture, also reduces the need for weeding.
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Origanum grows in all types of soil, with a preference for well-drained soil as it dislikes excess moisture. It tolerates limestone soils well. Plant it in a sunny location. Origanum likes to be planted next to chervil and marjoram, but does not appreciate being near thyme. Plug plants can be planted in spring (from April to June) or at the end of summer (August-September) for harvesting from May to September.
In the ground: To start with, let the plug plants grow by transplanting them into trays or pots with a diameter of 8 to 13cm (3 to 5in), filled with potting soil. Place them in a warm and bright spot. Water regularly.
When planting in the ground, space the plants 30cm (12in) apart in all directions. Add well-rotted compost at the time of planting. If your soil is heavy, add some sand. Dig a hole, place the plug plant and cover with fine soil. Firmly press down and water.
In a pot: Place a layer of gravel at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Fill it with a mixture of potting soil and sand, place the plug plant very delicately and cover with soil. Water regularly, without allowing water to stagnate in the saucer.
In autumn, cut the plant back to 15cm (6in) above the ground. Only water in case of drought.
Origanum can be propagated by dividing clumps in spring.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.