Italian Oregano

About Italian Oregano

  • Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare
  • Common Name: Italian Oregano
  • Germination: 14 days
  • Hardiness: Frost Tolerant
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Medicinal: Yes
  • Maturity: 85 days
  • Non-GMO
  • Plant Food: FoxFarm Big Bloom for Organic Gardening
  • Size: Height 18 inches

Companion Plants

  • Basil
  • Calendula
  • Carrot
  • Celery
  • Chives
  • Germaniums
  • Nasturtiums
  • Onions
  • Parsley
  • Tomatoes

Usage Tips

Health Benefits

Oregano is rich in vitamins C and K along with various minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium, silicon, sulfur, and zinc. Consuming oregano can help increase bone density by improving overall mineral absorption from food sources while preventing the development of osteoporosis-related symptoms such as low back pain or joint stiffness.30