These pungent herbs produces fresh green leaves and in late summer clusters of small rose-purple flowers. Its strong flavour is perfect for richer dishes and for flavouring oils. Culinary: A traditional flavouring of Mediterranean food especially popular in Greek dishes. Excellent added to lamb, cheese and grilled fish.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Sow seeds directly into finely prepared soil.
Depth: Sow 0.25in (0.5cm) deep in pots or trays of seed compost.
Thinning: When they emerge and have reached a good size, thin seedlings to final spacing.
Transplanting: Harden off before planting out, 8 in (20cm) apart.
Growing notes: Oregano thrives in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil. Harvest in Spring and Summer before flowers form. Remove flowers to prolong picking period. Keep moist and thin as necessary. Sow all year round in pots on the windowsill.

Growing Needs

Position: Sunny position
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Keep moist and thin as necessary

Plant Characteristics

Harvest: Harvest in Spring and Summer before flowers form
Flowers: These pungent herbs produces fresh green leaves and in late summer clusters of small rose-purple flowers
Uses: Its strong flavour is perfect for richer dishes and for flavouring oils