PREMIER SEEDS DIRECT - Oregano Greek - Origanum HIRTUM (35000-Seeds)

• Sow Indoors: All Year Sow Outdoors: May-September
• Start seed with warmth provided (indoors or propagator) 6-8 weeks before planting outdoors, as oregano requires a long growing season and warmth to germinate. Cover seeds with 1/16 inch of fine soil.
• When plants are 1 to 2 inches high, pot to individual pots and acclimatize to outdoor conditions. Plant out in well drained soil in a sunny location, spacing them about 12 to 18 inches apart.
• Pick leaves for drying just before flowers open. Dry leaves in a warm, well-ventilated place. When dry, pulverize and store in airtight containers. Harvest leaves continually to keep plants compact and productive. The plant is winter hardy with protection such as mulch, or you can pot up a plant and bring indoors for winter use.
• Professional DEFRA licenced Quality Seed Supply only - Minimal packaging - Ziplock labelled bags - Instructions not attached - See details provided above for cultivation advice.

Greek Oregano This aromatic herb is popular in Greek cooking and is one of the best oregano types for flavour. It has green, oval leaves and produces pink or white flowers, which is popular with pollinators. Also known as Wild Marjoram. Sow Indoors: All Year Sow Outdoors: May-September Days To Germination: 7-14 days Optimum Soil Temperature: 15-20 °C Planting Depth: 5mm Plant Height: 50-70cm Plant Spacing: 20-30cm Light: Full Sun