Oregano - 6" Grow bag

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is an aromatic Mediterranean perennial herb famed for the warm, peppery flavour it brings to pizzas, pastas, sauces and seasonings. It forms a spreading, low mound of small oval leaves on wiry stems and produces tiny white-to-pink flowers loved by bees. Drought-tolerant once established, oregano prefers full sun and gritty, well-draining soil and resents soggy roots. It grows well in pots and sunny beds across much of India, with flavour intensifying in bright, warm, slightly dry conditions. Regular trimming keeps plants compact and leafy, supplying fresh and dried leaves for the kitchen over a long season.

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Care guide

Uses

A culinary herb central to Italian and Mediterranean cooking - pizzas, pastas, sauces and seasoning blends - used both fresh and dried.

Growing tips

In India grow oregano in full sun with sharp drainage and shelter it from heavy monsoon rain, which can rot the roots; water sparingly and trim often to keep the plant compact and the flavour strong.