🌿 Product Description:

Oregano is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb known for its bold, zesty flavour that enhances pizza, pasta, grilled meats, and Mediterranean dishes. These Oregano Seeds from EasiSeeds produce compact, bushy plants with small, grey-green leaves and clusters of tiny white or pink flowers. Oregano is a garden favourite for both culinary use and pollinator attraction. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, it’s perfect for South African herb gardens, containers, and rockeries.

🌱 How to Grow Oregano in South Africa:

Planting Time:
Best sown in spring to early summer (September to December) when the soil has warmed. In frost-free areas, it can be grown throughout the year.

Location:
Requires full sun (at least 6 hours daily). Oregano thrives in warm, dry conditions and is well-suited to the South African climate.

Soil Preparation:
Prefers light, well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Add compost or aged manure for improved fertility, but avoid heavy or clay soils.

Sowing Instructions:

• Sprinkle seeds on the surface and press lightly — do not bury deeply.

• Mist gently to keep soil moist.

• Germination takes 10–15 days.

• Transplant or thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart once they are strong enough.

Watering & Care:

• Water moderately — oregano is drought-resistant once established.

• Prune regularly to encourage a compact, bushy growth habit and prevent flowering.

• Harvest leaves as needed once plants reach 10–15 cm tall.

Companion Plants:
Grows well with tomatoes, peppers, and thyme.

Pests & Tips:
Relatively pest-free. Overwatering or poor drainage can cause root rot. Trim flowers early to extend leaf production.

🌿 Spice up your garden and kitchen with bold, homegrown oregano – easy to grow, easy to love!