Grown Origanum vulgare 'Hot & Spicy'?

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Origanum vulgare 'Hot & Spicy' — Herbs

60-80days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z4–10USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Container friendly

Sowing

Start from seed indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after soil warms. Transplants establish more reliably.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6-8 hours)
Water: Moderate, allow soil to dry between waterings
Soil: Well-drained, light soil with good drainage
Soil pH: 6.0-8.0
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Small green leaves with tiny white to pale pink flowers
Size: Small, oval leaves 0.5-1 inch long
Shape: Low, spreading mat with upright flowering stems
Flavour: Very hot and spicy with intense oregano flavor, pungent and aromatic

In the kitchen

Pizza sauce, Italian dishes, Mexican cuisine, marinades, grilled meats, tomato-based sauces

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, leafminers
Diseases: Root rot in wet conditions, powdery mildew in humid weather
Resistance: Good disease resistance, hardy and vigorous

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
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

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 4 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and spider mites, enhances oregano's flavor when grown nearby

TomatoesOregano improves tomato flavor and repels tomato hornworms and aphids

RosemarySimilar growing conditions, both repel cabbage moths and carrot flies

ThymeCompatible Mediterranean herbs that enhance each other's pest-repelling properties

PeppersOregano deters aphids and spider mites that commonly attack pepper plants

CabbageOregano repels cabbage worms, flea beetles, and other brassica pests

BroccoliStrong scent deters cabbage moths and imported cabbage worms

BeansOregano repels bean beetles and aphids while beans fix nitrogen for herbs

Avoid

CucumberOregano's strong oils can inhibit cucumber growth and reduce yields

MintBoth are aggressive spreaders that compete for space and nutrients

SageCan become too competitive when planted close together, both need similar space

LettuceOregano's strong essential oils can stunt lettuce growth and affect taste

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

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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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.

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 Origanum vulgare 'Hot & Spicy'?

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