A key ingredient in many recipes oregano has a floral, strongly aromatic flavour.

The Greek variety is the easiest recognisable flavour.

It is easy to grow oregano in pots and it will take about 2 to 3 months to grow before harvest. The seeds and plants are Available from Amazon

This article will cover:

1. How to grow oregano in pots at home
2. What is oregano is used for
3. Typical oregano recipes

Taking them in turn

There are 2 options, you can either grow them indoors or outdoors.

The oregano plant prefer warmth & direct sunlight, well drained soil and need to be frost free.

• Days from seed to harvest : about 60 – 90 (2 to 3 months)
• And it will grow to about 30 to 60 cm high

Step 1 – Prepare the seeds.

The first step is to get the oregano seeds. You can order them online or some garden centres will sell them. Not often mentioned but if you simply add the seeds into a bowl of water for 30 minutes to 1 hour they will start quicker then simply putting them in soil.

Step 2 – Put seeds in soil.

The next stage is to put the seeds in the soil. A very simple way is to fill a plant pot (or a few) with soil, then add the seeds and sprinkle a bit of soil on top.

A much more effective way is to use a seed tray with a lid. The advantage of using a lid is that it will retain the moisture helping your plants grow. Simply put a bit of soil in the tray, spoon in the seeds and cover with a bit of soil.

Step 3 – Let the seeds sprout

Then simply put the pot or tray somewhere safe and leave the sprout.

If you want to oregano to grow outdoors then the best option is to start them indoors about 4 to 8 weeks before the last frost and then transfer them when the nights are warmer.

An alternative option is to use a heat mat. All you do is put the tray on the mat and the extra heat will significantly speed up how fast your seeds will grow.

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Step 4 – decide on indoors or outdoors.

You can grow oregano in pots either outdoors or indoors.

Oregano need rich moist soil and warm sunny conditions to flourish. If you grow them indoors place them in a sunny position or an alternative option is to use an indoor grow light.

Basil is one of the most popular herbs to grow using hydroponics – like the pictured kitchen hydroponic kit.

As it will be ready to be harvested quicker than planted in soil.

But in addition it is ideal for aquaponics – especially because it loves nitrogen. In addition, whether using hydroponics or aquaponics you will be able to grow it all year around – providing you with fresh herbs when you want it.

The oregano herb (also know as Greek oregano) is grown for the unique flavour of its leaves.

Fresh oregano has a milder flavour then dried oregano.

Very often used in Greek, Italian and Turkish recipes. Often used with roasted, fried, or grilled vegetables, meat, and fish