Oregano – Italian

Perennial or Annual: Perennial
Best Season to Plant: Spring through summer
Best Place to Plant: Well-drained soil in full sun
Growth: 18 inches to 3 feet

Italian oregano is less pungent than its Greek cousin. Plant oregano in a well-drained soil or potting mix with medium fertility. Average watering will keep the foliage lush and full flavored. It does fine in a deep container, but may become root-bound after one season. The flavor intensifies when dried. Cut back the plant hard after the peak of summer around the solstice and the plant will regrow to full size for another harvest in the fall – Learn how to dry herbs. Fresh oregano is great in marinades and brines, but in cooked dishes is diminishes quickly, so add it at the end.