Oregano
herb
Oregano (standard)
Spreads—contain in pots if needed.
Ordering identifiers
- SKU
- PLT-10028
- Barcode
- 08100010029
- Supplier / brand
- PlantIt Seed Co. · PlantIt Basics
- Packet size
- ~50 seeds
- Seeds per pack
- 50
- Germination %
- 100%
- Growth habit
- BUSH
- Sow method
- TRANSPLANT
- Plant spacing
- 12 inches
- Row spacing
- 15 inches
- Height / spread
- 12 / 12 in
- Light preference
- full sun to part shade
- Hardiness zones
- 4-10
- Temp preference
- warm season
- Germination temp
- 70–85°F
- Days to germinate
- 10 days
- Soil
- Well-drained, fertile soil; amend with compost.
- Days to transplant
- 42
- Days to harvest
- 60 (±12d window)
- Seed vs last frost
- -6 weeks
Garden size
Suited to: garden plot / in-ground · raised bed · container
Other info
- Direct sow: —
- Start indoors: Start indoors about 6 weeks before last frost.
- Transplant: Transplant at 42 days from sowing, after frost risk.
- Thin: —
Companions & antagonists
Water by environment
- Grow tent: Moderate; prefers slight dry-down.
- Greenhouse: Infrequent water.
- Outdoors: Low water; full sun intensifies flavor.
Sample schedule (zone 7a, outdoors)
- Start indoors — Start indoors / under cover (indoors), 6 wk before last spring frost (Apr 4, 2027). Start indoors about 6 weeks before last frost.Feb 21
- Germinate — Expect germination (~10 days after sow)Mar 3
- Transplant — Transplant indoors → outdoors. After last spring frost (Apr 4, 2027 + 2 wk). Transplant at 42 days from sowing, after frost risk.Apr 18
- Harvest — Harvest window opens (~60 days after transplant; ~12 day window) (first fall frost ~Oct 23, 2027)Jun 17