Oregano ideas
Oregano is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and central Asia. It is naturalized in the eastern United States. Oregano is a perennial and can be propagated by seeds. Direct-seed in the garden and do not cover seeds as they need sunlight to germinate. Flavor can vary greatly among seed propagated plants; propagate by root divisions or cuttings from plants that are known to have strong flavor. Oregano reaches a height of 12–24 inches and a width of 10–20 inches. It requires a site with full sun and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.8. Sprigs of oregano can be cut off when the plant is at least 6 inches high. In June, vigorously grown plants can be cut back to the lowest set of leaves. Plants will generally leaf out after two weeks and can be cut back again in August. Potential pest and disease problems for oregano include aphids, leafminers, spider mites, and root rot.
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