Italian Oregano

Italian Oregano Care

Origanum X Majoricum

What is the plant

Italian Oregano is a cross of Oregano and Marjoram and has a mild flavor that blends well with other savory herbs like Basil and Tarragon.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

5 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Keep the soil around Italian oregano consistently moist until the plant's roots are established, at least for several weeks after planting. After that, water deeply but only when the soil in the ground or container is dry to the touch.
Pruning
Cut back the stems of the oregano plant using pruning shears to a height of 2 or 3 inches about six weeks after planting. If the oregano plant is regrowing from the previous year, wait six to eight weeks after the plant's new growth begins in spring to prune it back.
Sunlight
Choose any spot in the garden that gets full sun or partial shade.

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Soil
The herb prefers light, well-draining soil.
Temperature
The plants grow best when the soil temperature is 70 degrees or higher.
Container
Grow Italian oregano in a container right by your kitchen door for easy harvesting. Use the same type of loose, well-draining soil that oregano likes when planted outdoors. The container must have drainage and should be at least 12 inches around at the mouth to give the plant room to spread.