• Italian Oregano seeds – heirloom, non-GMO from Inherited Seeds
  • Italian Oregano, known as Origano in Italian
  • Italian Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
  • Italian Oregano – Rigani in Greek, heirloom
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Oregano Common Italian

Oregano Common Italian

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Common Italian Oregano · Heirloom · Open-Pollinated · Naturally Grown · Non-GMO · Traditional to the Mediterranean

Common Italian Oregano is the hardy perennial herb behind pizza, pasta sauce and Greek salads. It forms a spreading mound of small, fragrant leaves with a warm, earthy flavor, and pretty pink-purple flowers that bees love. Plant it once and it comes back for years. Snip it fresh all summer and dry bunches for winter.

Why Grow Italian Oregano?

  • Warm, earthy flavor for Mediterranean dishes
  • Hardy perennial; returns every year
  • Pollinator-friendly pink-purple flowers
  • Easy to dry for winter use
  • Over 2,000 seeds per pack

Plant Profile

Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare

Common Name: Common Italian Oregano, Wild Marjoram

Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated

Crop: Culinary herb

Leaf Color: Green, small and oval

Plant Habit: Spreading mound, 12–24 in.

Season: Perennial in zones 4–9

Sun: Full sun

Days to Harvest: 80–90 days from sowing

Sowing Depth: Surface sow; press in lightly

Germination: 7–14 days at 65–75°F

Harvest: Snip stems often; cut just before flowering for drying

Garden Use: Herb gardens, containers, borders, rock gardens

Culinary & Traditional Uses

Oregano is earthy and warm. Dried oregano is stronger than fresh, so adjust amounts.

  • Pizza and pasta sauce
  • Greek salad and souvlaki marinades
  • Roasted vegetables and potatoes
  • Herb butter and dressings
  • Bean soups and stews
  • Homemade dried oregano

How to Grow

Oregano seeds are tiny and need light. Start indoors for strong plants.

  1. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date.
  2. Sprinkle on moist seed-starting mix and press in lightly; don't cover.
  3. Keep at 65–75°F; seedlings appear in 7–14 days.
  4. Transplant outdoors after your last frost, 12–18 in. apart, in well-drained soil.
  5. Water when the soil is dry; oregano prefers lean, dry conditions.
  6. Trim regularly to keep plants bushy.
  7. Cut back in late fall; plants regrow each spring.

What NOT To Do

  • Don't bury the seeds
  • Don't overwater or plant in soggy soil
  • Don't overfeed; rich soil weakens the flavor
  • Don't let it sprawl unchecked; trim it often

Regional & International Names

  • Italian: Origano
  • Greek: Rigani
  • Spanish: Orégano
  • Hindi: Sathra (सत्रा)
  • English: Oregano, Wild Marjoram

FAQ

Is it perennial?
Yes, in zones 4–9. It returns every spring.

Fresh or dried, which is stronger?
Dried oregano is more concentrated. Use about one-third as much as fresh.

Can I grow it indoors?
Yes, in a sunny window or under a grow light.

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