Oregano
Grow classic Italian oregano for fresh seasoning, drying, and everyday cooking.
Easy Grow Info
About This Oregano
Common Italian oregano is a hardy perennial herb grown for its small aromatic leaves and bold, earthy flavor. Unlike softer herbs, oregano holds up well during cooking, making it useful in tomato-based sauces, roasted vegetables, and everyday seasoning. Leaves can be used fresh or harvested and dried, where the flavor becomes deeper and more concentrated.
Compact plants spread gently over time and thrive in sunny, well-drained spaces, making oregano an easy addition to containers, borders, or mixed edible gardens.
Why We Grow It
We grow Italian oregano because it’s one of the most dependable perennial herbs for warm California gardens. Once established, it provides steady harvests year after year, making it easy to keep fresh or dried oregano close to the kitchen.
Grower’s Corner
Grower’s Corner: How to Grow Perennial Herbs in Warm-Climate Gardens
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