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Greek Oregano — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Greek Oregano
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

80-90days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z5–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in late spring. Can also propagate from cuttings or division.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6-8 hours)
Water: Low to moderate water, drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained, lean to moderately fertile soil
Soil pH: 6.0-8.0
Spacing: 12-15 inches
Season: Perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Gray-green leaves with white flowers
Size: Small oval leaves, 0.5-1 inch long
Shape: Low-spreading mat with small oval leaves and clusters of tiny white flowers
Flavour: Intensely aromatic, pungent, and slightly bitter with warm, pine-like notes

In the kitchen

Greek salads, pizza, marinades, roasted vegetables, herb rubs, dried seasoning blends

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Spider mites, aphids (rarely problematic)
Diseases: Root rot in waterlogged soils, generally very healthy
Resistance: Very disease resistant, especially in well-drained soils

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesOregano repels tomato hornworms and aphids while improving tomato flavor

BasilBoth herbs have similar growing requirements and basil helps repel aphids and flies

PeppersOregano deters pepper maggots and flea beetles while enhancing pepper growth

CabbageRepels cabbage butterflies and other brassica pests

BroccoliOregano's strong scent confuses cabbage moths and flea beetles

CucumberHelps deter cucumber beetles and ants while attracting beneficial pollinators

ThymeCompanion herbs with similar care needs that mutually enhance pest control

RosemaryBoth Mediterranean herbs share water and soil preferences while repelling various insects

Avoid

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit oregano growth and most other herbs

SageCan inhibit oregano growth due to competing root systems and allelopathic effects

MintAggressive spreader that competes for nutrients and can overtake oregano plants

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 265
Protein (g): 9
Fat (g): 4.28
Carbohydrate (g): 68.9
Fibre (g): 42.5
Sugars (g): 4.09
Vitamin A (µg): 85
Vitamin C (mg): 2.3
Vitamin E (mg): 18.3
Vitamin K (µg): 622
Vitamin B6 (mg): 1.04
Folate (µg): 237
Calcium (mg): 1600
Iron (mg): 36.8
Magnesium (mg): 270
Phosphorus (mg): 148
Potassium (mg): 1260
Zinc (mg): 2.69
Selenium (µg): 4.5

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Greek Oregano

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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