2021年12月16日 · As with most oregano plants, Greek oregano (Origanum vulgare) features fuzzy, miniature green leaves with white or pink flowers, so what distinguishes it from other types of oregano? The answer boils down to flavor.

2022年9月20日 · Greek oregano (USDA planting zones 5-9) is a vigorous and hardy perennial that can thrive in dry soil and hot temperatures once established. As if you needed yet another reason to love this oregano, it’s bee-friendly and makes a great addition to a pollinator garden.

2021年5月28日 · Greek oregano is a popular culinary herb that's robust and easy to grow. Learn how to plant and grow this spicy, flavorful perennial now on Gardener's Path.

2024年9月26日 · Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or new to the hobby, Greek oregano (Origanum vulgare hirtum) is one plant you’ll want to grow. It’s easy to cultivate, enhances the flavors of other plants in your garden, and its health-boosting properties make it more than just an herb for seasoning.

This growing guide is about true oregano, called Greek oregano (Origanum vulgare hirtum). It’s a robust and flavorful herb with a peppery bite and a minty aroma. In Greek, the word oregano means “joy of the mountain.”

When it comes to growing herbs in your garden, Greek oregano (Origanum vulgare var. hirtum) is a must-have for anyone who enjoys cooking with fresh ingredients or is simply looking for a hardy plant that’s easy to care for. Greek oregano is known for its robust flavor and medicinal properties, making it a favorite among gardeners and chefs alike.

Learn how to grow Greek oregano from seed: sowing indoors, transplanting, light and soil needs, plant spacing, and harvesting for fresh or dried use.

2024年10月11日 · Oregano is a perennial herb that returns year after year. The most common species, Origanum vulgare, and Origanum majorana have an intense, herby, bitter flavor used in seasoning and as key ingredients in pizza, pasta sauces, Greek cuisine, and Mexican dishes. Typically planted in the spring, it grows quickly and can be eaten as soon as it grows.

Oregano is an aromatic perennial that is essential to Italian and Greek cooking. It is also known as Wild Marjoram and is a close relative of Marjoram. The herb is grown as a perennial in areas with milder winters, and as an annual in areas with colder winters.

Subsp. hirtum, commonly known as Greek oregano or winter sweet marjoram, is a hardy perennial grown primarily in herb gardens for culinary use. It is native to Greece and Turkey.