Post a crop report — day counts, reservoir readings, what worked. Variety-specific logs are the most useful thing on the forum.

Orazio — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Orazio
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

50days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z4–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow in late spring or early summer, or transplant seedlings started indoors 4-6 weeks before planting

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; approximately 1-1.5 inches per week
Soil: Well-drained soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0)
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 4-6 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Pale green to white
Shape: Compact, rounded bulbs with upright foliage
Flavour: Crisp texture with a distinctive anise flavor that is well-balanced and highly flavorful.

In the kitchen

Raw in salads, roasted, braised, grilled, used in Italian and Mediterranean dishes, seed and foliage for garnishing

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, cutworms
Diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot in poorly drained soils

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
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
10	January	February – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

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

TomatoesOregano repels tomato hornworms and aphids while improving tomato flavor

PeppersOregano deters aphids and spider mites that commonly attack pepper plants

EggplantOregano repels flea beetles and aphids that damage eggplant leaves

CabbageOregano repels cabbage moths and cabbage worms

BroccoliOregano deters cabbage loopers and imported cabbage worms

CucumberOregano repels cucumber beetles and ants

BeansOregano deters bean beetles and aphids while beans fix nitrogen for oregano

RosemaryBoth herbs have similar water and soil requirements and mutually repel pests

ThymeCompatible growing conditions and both repel cabbage worms and whiteflies

Avoid

CucumberOregano can inhibit cucumber germination if planted too close

SageBoth are strong-scented herbs that can compete and inhibit each other's growth

Sweet BasilOregano can overpower basil's delicate flavor and compete for nutrients

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbohydrate (g): 2.65
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 0.3
Vitamin A (µg): 264
Vitamin C (mg): 18
Vitamin E (mg): 0.8
Vitamin K (µg): 415
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.155
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 177
Iron (mg): 3.17
Magnesium (mg): 64
Phosphorus (mg): 56
Potassium (mg): 295
Zinc (mg): 0.81
Selenium (µg): 0.3

← PreviousHelios Next →Wega

Where to buy seed and equipment

Some links are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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.

Orazio

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

Grown Orazio?

Similar varieties