Oregano: How to Grow and Dry It at Home Easily
Herbs

Oregano: How to Grow and Dry It at Home Easily

Origanum vulgare

Growing oregano: aromatic Mediterranean perennial with intense flavour, cold and drought tolerant. Perfect for pizza, sauces and herbal teas.

Characteristics

Scientific nameOriganum vulgare
Height30-60 cm
Sunlightpieno sole
Waterbassa
Soilcalcareo drenante
Toxicitynon tossica
Growthmedia
Temperature-15 a 30 °C
FloweringJul, Aug, Sep
IrrigationWater sparingly, only during long droughts: oregano hates standing water and wet roots.

Oregano is a Mediterranean perennial herb with an unmistakable aroma, queen of pizza and pasta sauces. It thrives in full sun on calcareous well-drained soil, tolerating hard frosts and long droughts. It grows easily in pots, balconies or herb borders.

Flowering season

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Practical tips

Watering

Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.

Position

Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.

Substrate

Recommended soil: calcareo drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.

Leaves

Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.

Feeding

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

FAQ

When should I harvest oregano?
Harvest stems during summer flowering, between July and September, when leaves contain the most aromatic essential oils.
How do you dry oregano?
Bundle the stems and hang them upside down in a dry, shaded spot for 10-15 days, then store the leaves in airtight glass jars.

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