Oregano – Herb Garden Care Guide
- enriqueenterprisestt
- Oct 17, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 18, 2020
Oregano is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region, used for cooking and medicinal purposes. Oregano leaves are flavourful, aromatic, warm, and slightly bitter.
Uses: In cooking, oregano is known as the pizza herb, however oregano is frequently used in roasted, fried, or grilled vegetables and meats. It is also used to season burgers and adds a unique flavour to beans. Oregano also makes a robust and savoury pesto to go with your favourite pasta dishes.
In medicine oregano was used by the Ancient Greeks. Hippocrates used it as an antiseptic and treating respiratory tract disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, menstrual cramps, and urinary tract disorders.
Sunlight: Oregano performs well in part to full sun, but the flavours intensify when it receives a full day of sunshine. Indoors, place near window or sunny patio.
Humidity: Ensure proper air circulation is provided.
Soil: Our herb garden contains well drain soil which is ideal for growth. Once per week lightly till the soil around the plant. This achieves aeration which allows air, water and nutrients to penetrate the roots. This helps the roots grow deeply and produce a stronger, more vigorous herb garden.
Water: Water oregano regularly, do not allow to dry out.
Nutrients: Our Herb Garden doesn’t require immediate plant food, as our potting soil already contains a slow-release plant food that can last up to 6 months. If plant food is needed or your herb plant shows signs of stress like yellowing foliage, you can add your favourite compost, or use an organic liquid plant food or a weak solution of an all-purpose water-soluble fertilizer.
Harvest: Harvest oregano regularly to encourages new growth and prevents "legginess." Leave behind at least five inches of growth, so that the plant can still flourish. Regular pruning not only encourages more growth, but also promotes a more rounded shape.
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