Herb : Oregano - Duchy Originals

Hardy Perennial Herb

• Crops in :

  June onwards

Description

Hardy perennial herb, Oregano is often used in Mediterranean cuisine. Height to 45cm.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

March to April, sow seeds in pots or trays on the surface of barely moist seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of finely sieved compost. Place in a propagator at 20-25C until germination, which takes up to 21 days.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings into small pots and plant outdoors, 30cm apart in well prepared dry soil in full sun, once frost risk has passed. Can also be grown indoors in a pot.

Aftercare

.Good winter hardiness. Plants should survive for several years. Apply a mulch of compost for added winter protection from frosts.

Kitchen Notes

Enhances the flavour of meat dishes, pizzas and pasta.

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