Oregano
This herbaceous, perennial species, 80 cm high, produces pink or purple flowers grouped in panicles, as well as highly aromatic green leaves used as a condiment that goes well with basil and other herbs.
To dry the stems, cut them a few cm from the ground at the start of flowering and dry them in the shade.
in bucket
Sow in a nursery in spring or autumn and plant out in the open at the 4-5 leaf stage, 30 cm apart in all directions.
Harvest from spring to autumn, choosing large stems close to the ground. To preserve, simply dry in a dry place.
March, April, May, September, October, November
May, June, July, August, September, October
in the ground, in pot
sunny
medium
limestone, sandy, potting soil, humus
rich, drained, sec
Origanum vulgare
mid-season
0.2 grams
Green
fragrance, edible
From 60 to 80 cm
round
Oregano is appreciated for its antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitive, digestive, diuretic and tonic properties.