{"title":"Oregano Plant Seeds","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=DJCKJ61]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"DJCKJ61\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its strong aroma and flavor, oregano is one of the most important herbs in Italian, Greek, and Mexican cooking. Although its wonderfully fresh, oregano is usually used dry, its flavor proving bold enough to stand up to those of tomato, onion, garlic, and beef. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ultimate-park-seed-veggie-pizza-garden-seed-collection-26249","title":"Ultimate Park Seed Veggie Pizza Garden Seed Bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltimate Park Seed Veggie Pizza Garden Seed Bundle has everything you need to deliciously sauce and flavor homemade pizza and other Mediterranean treats. These 6 packets of superb vegetables and herbs will perfume the garden and delight your palate.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEasy to grow in full sun, the vegetables and herbs in this collection all harvest in summer, need full sun and good soil drainage, and produce reliably. You will find them a pleasure to grow, and you may just have to repeat the whole experience next year.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eUltimate Park Seed Veggie Pizza Garden Seed Collection Includes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTomato San Marzano (30 seeds):\u003c\/b\u003e The classic Italian sauce tomato is a very heavy producer, starting later in the summer than most others but continuing well beyond them, too. The fruit is 4.5 to 5 ounces and packed with rich, meaty, aromatic tomato flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTomato Supremo (10 seeds):\u003c\/b\u003e A widely-adapted Roma tomato that grows well in warm, cool, and temperate climates. It sets its crop of extra-large plum tomatoes all at once, simplifying canning and saucing. Unbeatable disease resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnion Candy Hybrid (200 seeds):\u003c\/b\u003e The ideal all-purpose onion, with a touch of short-day sweetness as well as long-day pungency. This \"mid-day\" onion can be grown successfully in all climates and is very dependable.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePepper Park Seed Whopper II Hybrid Bell (15 seeds):\u003c\/b\u003e A home gardener's favorite for many years, this sweet bell is now even better! Thick walled, crisp, juicy peppers are peppery and sweet, just right for slicing into rings or stuffing and baking. 4 inches long and wide, they are the kings of the bells.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasil Large-leaf Italian (100 seeds):\u003c\/b\u003e Big, flavorful leaves on this large, well-branched plant really scent the garden. A classic for Neapolitan cuisine, it brings you more basil than ever on every stem.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOregano (100 seeds):\u003c\/b\u003e The garden is wreathed in spicy-sweet perfume when oregano is growing. This long-lived perennial is a beautiful flowering plant and a natural pest repellent as well as a yummy seasoning. For strongest flavor, pick the leaves before the flowers arise in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAt Park Seed, we take pride in curating a unique selection of premium seeds. To maintain a constant supply of the freshest and highest-quality seeds, we may occasionally substitute different varieties in our collections. Don't worry, each substitution is carefully chosen to complement the original selection, ensuring a diverse and exciting array of flavors and textures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354505056315,"sku":"26249","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_26249_1.jpg?v=1753891730"},{"product_id":"cleopatra-organic-oregano-seeds-52951-pk-p1","title":"Cleopatra Organic Oregano Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 100 direct sow; 30 transplant \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) Winner 2015\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn organic variety, Cleopatra Oregano is an aromatic herb in the mint family, grown for culinary, crafting, and ornamental purposes. Cleopatra Organic Oregano is a highly popular herb with a distinct mildly spicy peppermint flavor. It is used fresh or dried to season soups, sauces, vegetables, and meat dishes. The leaves are also used in potpourris and crafts. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn \u003ci\u003eOriganum syriacum\u003c\/i\u003e variety, commonly called Syrian oregano, zaatar, or Bible hyssop, Cleopatra Organic Oregano is a member of the Lamiacea family, which includes highly fragrant plants that secrete essential oils. Cleopatra Organic Oregano is an herbaceous tender perennial (Zones 9-10), typically grown as an annual. The plant has a compact, low growing, spreading, and trailing habit dense with tiny, rounded, silver-green leaves that are highly aromatic. Tiny pale pink flowers bloom in mid to late summer. Pinching or pruning back stems before flowers appear will encourage denser, bushier growth. The plant works well when massed in beds and borders but is also suitable for patio pots, widow boxes, and even hanging baskets. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e Oregano is easy to grow from seed, growing best in locations with full sun and average, medium to dry, gritty sandy loams. Good drainage is extremely important because the roots will rot in saturated, poorly drained soils. Plants are heat and drought tolerant. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDirect sow oregano seed about two weeks after the last frost or start seeds indoors about 5 weeks prior to the last frost date and transplant in the garden after all threat of frost has passed and temperatures range between 60° and 70°F. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you plan to start your seeds indoors, be sure to check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/bio-domes\"\u003eBio Dome Seed Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. With the Bio Dome, you can control the temperature, light, and soil mix to ensure your seeds become strong for transplant. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354519965755,"sku":"52951-PK-P1","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52951-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891810"},{"product_id":"oregano-seeds-03580","title":"Oregano Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 90 to 100 from direct sow; 60 from transplant\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eYou will smell it before you see it, and that's just the start of the feast for the senses this oregano delivers in your garden. An edible ornamental perennial with beautiful blooms, good branching, and attractive foliage, this herb can be grown among the flowering plants in the sunny, dry garden. But be sure to keep at least a few just for cooking, because these large leaves are packed with flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOne of the most important herbs of Italian, Greek, and Mexican cooking, oregano is at the heart of all the great tomato sauces, vegetable dishes, and countless other culinary triumphs. It is most strongly flavored when dried, not fresh, so you may choose to harvest this plant whole, in midsummer, and dry the foliage. Or you may want to cut the individual leaves as needed, all season long, beginning when the plant is just 6 inches high (less than 2 months from sowing). And those are just the culinary options . . . then there are the ornamental uses of this beauty, in containers as well as the garden. Thank goodness you get 100 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOregano is a perennial that thrives in full sunshine and well-drained soil on the dry side. Once it's established in your garden, let the soil dry out between watering's, and when you do water, make sure to do it long and deep, to encourage the roots to grow far down into the soil and find their own sources of water. If you live in a rainy climate, mound up the soil before planting your oregano, and make sure the drainage is really sharp. For those of us in thirsty gardens with long summers, a plant that likes its soil dry is a pure blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOregano has a useful culinary life of four or five years. So unless you want to grow it as an annual and harvest the entire plant for drying in midsummer (a good option for space-challenged gardens, because you can replace the oregano with fall plants each year), let one or two plants flower and go to seed each year, bringing you many new oregano seedlings the following spring. Thin or transplant them, and you will always have new young plants to replace those that \"age out\" of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe key to keeping the flavor of the leaves at its peak is to pinch out any flower buds you see forming on the plant immediately (unless you are growing the plant to go to seed). Flowering really reduces the flavor of the foliage, so you don't want your plants to reach that stage at all. The other key is to trim your plants every couple weeks, even if you aren't cutting the stems for use in the kitchen. Being pruned reminds the plant to send up fresh new branches, bursting with rich flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExpect oregano to reach 12 to 18 inches high and wide in the garden, with broad 1½-inch leaves. This plant fills a 10-inch container perfectly. But if you have smaller containers and\/or want to grow it in the kitchen windowsill as part of your culinary herb garden, it is easy to keep oregano smaller. Every few weeks, pinch off the tip of the central stem of the plant. This encourages side-shoots to grow, and also keeps the plant short. You'll find you can grow a very compact oregano with all the flavor and appeal of its full-sized cousins.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eYou will know your oregano is reaching the end of its culinary life when the stems become woody. The plant is also quite attractive at this point, so you have the option to leave it alone and let it be an ornamental, bringing butterflies and bees into the garden with its bright purple blooms, or you can cull it. Either way, this is a perennial that is as lovely as it is useful, and will bring you years of pleasure wherever you grow it.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSow seeds in well-drained to dry, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun, or start them indoors in your Bio Dome or seed flats. Transplant when the seedlings have at least 2 sets of true leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":42354573869115,"sku":"03580-PK-P1","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 5000 seeds","offer_id":42354573901883,"sku":"03580-PK-5000","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_03580_1.jpg?v=1753891853"},{"product_id":"greek-oregano-seeds-01523-pk-p1","title":"Greek Oregano Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 85\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGreek oregano is the true \"wild oregano\" found originally in Greece. With a stronger, more aromatic flavor and scent than regular oregano, it is one of the most important herbs of Italian, Greek and Mexican cooking. The flavor stands up to bold flavors like tomatoes, onion, garlic and beef.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGreek oregano is a bushy perennial with bright deep purple-brown stems and 1½-inch broadly ovate leaves that often have a red flush. Branched clusters of purple-pink flowers appear all summer. At maturity, this perennial reaches 18 inches tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOregano lives about five years as a useful culinary plant, longer as an ornamental. It gradually becomes woody, a very pretty effect but one that reduces the flavor and texture of the leaves. When your plants reach this stage, let them go to flower and set new seed for spring. It's easy.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSow seeds in well-drained to dry, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun, or start them indoors in your Bio Dome or seed flats. They germinate in about two weeks. Even if you aren't using the fresh leaves as seasoning, trim the plant back every few weeks throughout the growing season to encourage better branching and the formation of more foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354600050747,"sku":"01523-PK-P1","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_01523-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891714"},{"product_id":"italian-organic-oregano-seeds-05878-pk-p1","title":"Italian Organic Oregano Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 80 to 90 from direct sow\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis certified organic Italian oregano is a treat for the senses. Pungently aromatic, the fragrance alone will start your mouth watering. And even when it's not in bloom with clusters of lavender-pink flowers, the plant is attractive enough with its red-flushed green leaves and purple-brown stems to take its place alongside flowering plants in the bed or border. Whether you grow this perennial as a flowering beauty or a culinary herb, you will appreciate its ease of culture, spicy scent, and handsome garden presence.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003e Italian oregano is one of the most important herbs in Italian, Greek, and Mexican cuisine. Mainly used dry (the flavor is much more intense when the leaves are dried), oregano pairs perfectly with the bold flavors of tomatoes, onion, garlic, and beef. (And interestingly, the oil is often an ingredient in men's colognes. Who knew?) Oregano is at the heart of all the great spaghetti sauces, lasagnas, and other Neapolitan dishes you prepare, so why not grow it in the garden or in a patio container?\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eItalian oregano is a bushy perennial with broad 1½-inch leaves. The foliage becomes ready to pick when the plant is just 6 inches high or so—about three months after sowing, when it has been transplanted into its final container or the sunny garden, and it is growing and branching reliably. Most of us pick the leaves on an as-needed basis all summer, but if you want to grow this plant just to dry the foliage as spice, wait until midsummer to harvest. If any random flower buds appear along the way, pinch 'em off fast! The flavor deteriorates when this plant starts to bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThat said, you may also want to keep your Italian oregano coming in the garden for years, so one method is to let a single plant, or maybe two, bloom and go to seed in the border. Next spring, you will have \u003cb\u003elots\u003c\/b\u003e of little oregano plants, which you can then thin and transplant as needed. Meanwhile, the rest can be used for culinary purposes or as flowering ornamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eOregano is perennial, thriving in full sun and soil that's on the dry side. Once established in your garden, this plant will want to dry out a bit between waterings. When you do water it, do so thoroughly, letting the water really penetrate deeply into the soil. This will encourage roots to grow down and find their own water sources, meaning even less maintenance for you.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eMany of us can't imagine a kitchen garden without a pot of oregano, so here is how to get this plant to fit on the windowsill without blocking the light. In the garden, Italian oregano reaches about 12 to 18 inches high and wide, and in outdoor containers, it's just right for a 10-inch pot. But that's not practical for your average indoor herb garden. To keep the plant smaller, continuously pinch the central stem. This encourages side-shoots to grow and keeps it from getting too tall.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eOregano lives about five years as a useful culinary plant, longer as an ornamental. It gradually becomes woody, a very pretty effect but one that reduces the flavor and texture of the leaves. When your plants reach this stage, let them go to flower and set new seed for spring. It's easy!\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eSow seeds in well-drained to dry, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun, or start them indoors in your Bio Dome or seed flats. They germinate in about two weeks. Even if you aren't using the fresh leaves as seasoning, trim the plant back every few weeks throughout the growing season to encourage better branching and the formation of more foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354613747771,"sku":"05878-PK-P1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_05878-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891721"},{"product_id":"kirigami-ornamental-oregano-seeds-52026","title":"Kirigami Ornamental Oregano Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch color play, such fragrance, such texture. Kirigami is a fabulous ornamental oregano, the perfect choice for baskets and flowerpots where long, trailing stems in a wash of brilliant hues is sought.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe bracts on this plant are a combination of rich purple and green, while the blooms are a rich rosy shade of deep red. The show begins in late spring and continues all summer on plants that stand up to heat and humidity. Breathtaking.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSomewhat resembling hops, the bract-and-bloom laden stems are set among small, light green, heart-shaped ¾-inch leaves. This plant from seed is more dense and flower-filled than vegetative varieties—not to mention less expensive. Kirigami reaches just 8 to 10 inches high but trails up to 14 inches long, with more fragrant blooms than you might believe possible.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGrow Kirigami as an annual north of its zone 5 hardiness range, bringing it indoors for winter or simply re-sowing in spring. The blooms are excellent in dried arrangements, their unusual shape adding hard-to-find texture to any display. And this plant is quite low maintenance, thriving even in dry soil to form a bushy, trailing plant.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGood drainage is essential to the success of Kirigami. If yours is in question, improve the soil with the addition of porous or gritty material. For best flowering, cut this plant to the ground in late fall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 20 seeds","offer_id":42354683510843,"sku":"52026-PK-P1","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":42354683543611,"sku":"52026-PK-100","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52026_1.jpg?v=1753891856"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/oregano.oembed","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}