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Seed Germination Kit

Oregano Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEOriganum vulgare

USD 10.99

100 in stock

Oregano is the bold, peppery backbone of pizza and pasta sauce, and it only grows more flavorful with time.

GERMINATION7-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

7-14 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

65-75F

Hardiness04

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THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Oregano care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Origanum vulgare
Common names
Wild Marjoram
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Origanum
Species
O. vulgare
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Start growing

Full sun, sandy soil, well-drained.

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Growing with your kit

Tiny seeds; surface sow in Seeds In A Cup® Greenhouse.

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Propagation

By seed, cuttings, division.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Strongest flavor before mid-summer flowering.

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Growing conditions

Rocky slopes, dry meadows.

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Weather & tolerances

Drought tolerant; dislikes winter wetness.

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Pests & plant health

Spider mites, root rot.

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Plant safety

Safe consumption.

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Botanical features

Perennial, aromatic oval leaves, purple flowers.

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Varieties

‘Greek Oregano’, ‘Golden Oregano’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Italian and Mexican culinary staple

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Native range & distribution

Mediterranean native.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Greek for ‘Joy of the Mountain’.

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History

Greek symbol of happiness in the afterlife.

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How do I grow Oregano from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Oregano seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Oregano seeds take to germinate?

Oregano seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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