- Oregano seeds do not require soaking before planting.
- Oregano seeds require light for germination, so do not cover them with soil.
- Oregano seeds should be sown on the surface of the soil or lightly pressed into the soil, as they require light to germinate.
- The ideal temperature range for germinating oregano seeds is between 65°F and 75°F (18°C to 24°C).
- Oregano seeds typically germinate within 7 to 14 days.
- Oregano can be started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date in your area, or sown directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed.
- Oregano can be grown outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 10.
- Oregano is frost hardy and can tolerate light frosts.
- Oregano is a perennial plant, which means it can live for many years with the right care.
- Oregano seeds should be spaced 12 to 18 inches apart.
- Oregano seedlings should be thinned to one plant every 12 to 18 inches.
- Oregano plants should be spaced 12 to 18 inches apart.
- Oregano prefers full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Mature oregano plants can grow up to 2 feet tall.
- Oregano can be transplanted outside once the seedlings have 4 to 6 true leaves and the danger of frost has passed.
- Oregano produces small, pink or purple flowers arranged in spikes that bloom in mid to late summer.
