Oregano - Perennial Marjoram - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds
Oregano - Perennial Marjoram - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds
Oregano - Perennial Marjoram - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds
Oregano - Perennial Marjoram - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds
Origanum vulgare
Oregano, Wild Marjoram
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Description
Origano or Oreganum is a perennial aromatic plant, perfectly hardy, which is one of the traditional Herbes de Provence. It is a classic of Mediterranean cuisine, especially Italian, and is irreplaceable for flavouring pizzas. Sowing from March to May.
Native to Western and Southern Europe, where it is found in the wild, Origanum vulgare is a perennial plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It forms a fragrant clump about 50 cm (20in) tall and wide. Its deciduous foliage is composed of round to ovate, dark green leaves. Origanum blooms from June to September with pretty pink flowers that can be more or less purple. It is hardy down to about -17°C (1.4°F).
Origanum is a robust and easy-to-grow herb. It thrives in full sun and prefers poor, light, even rocky, and well-draining soils. It is not bothered by limestone. If your soil is rather moist and clayey, we recommend growing it in a pot or on a small mound where it will do very well.
It should be noted that Origanum is also known as Wild Marjoram or Red Tea, which often leads to confusion with its cousin, Garden Marjoram or Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana), which is less hardy and has a different fragrance.
Harvest: Origanum is harvested from May to October by cutting the stems with scissors.
Storage: Origanum is traditionally preserved by drying. This is a simple and quick operation that you can replace with freezing if it seems more convenient to you.
Gardener's tip: In the garden, don't hesitate to mix styles by planting some herbs like Oregano in the middle of your perennial borders or even in rockeries. It is very beautiful, and the sometimes strong fragrances of aromatic plants often have the ability to repel insects that may attack more delicate plants, such as certain roses.
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Botanical data
Origanum
vulgare
Lamiaceae
Oregano, Wild Marjoram
Cultivar or hybrid
Annual
Planting and care
Sowing :
Oregano is sown from March to May at a temperature between 13 and 16°. Germination usually takes 18 to 24 days.
The sowing is done in a tray filled with good seed compost, placed in full light. The seeds are lightly covered with a pinch of compost or vermiculite. The tray should not be covered as this herb is sensitive to humidity, so keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged.
When the seedlings appear strong enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots and gradually acclimatise them to cooler conditions.
Transplanting in the garden or in pots should be done when the plants are well established, and they can potentially spend their first winter in a cold frame.
Cultivation :
Oregano is a hardy and easy-to-grow herb. It thrives in full sun and prefers poor, light, even rocky and well-drained soils. It is not sensitive to limestone. If your soil is rather damp and clayey, we recommend growing it in a pot or on a small mound where it will be very happy.
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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).
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 zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
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).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
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.