Mr Fothergill's Herb Seeds Oregano Greek - 1500 Seeds

A strong aromatic herb popular in Greek and Italian cooking. Perfect with lamb, tomato and cheese.

Herbs are so easy – you don’t even need a garden! Just a few in pots on the patio or windowsill will add that little extra to a dish.

Sow & Grow:

Sow and grow indoors for all year round crops. Sow 0.5cm (¼") deep, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions.

For earlier outdoor crops, sow indoors March-May.

Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out into warm, well-drained soil, 20cm (8") apart, during May-June.

Alternatively, plants can be grown on a light windowsill. Or sow outdoors April-May for ease, where they are to crop, 0.5cm (¼") deep, directly into finely-prepared, warm, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 20cm (8") apart.

Harvest: Pick the fresh leaves and tender shoots as required (outdoor plants from June). Oregano can also be dried and stores well.

Hints & Tips:

Traditional in Mediterranean food, with a strong, robust, distinctive flavour.

Excellent added to lamb, tomato, cheese and fish.

Remove flowers to prolong picking.