How to Grow Oregano? Detailed Guide to Planting Methods and Key Techniques

Oregano, also known as zhilicao, tuxiangru, and small-leaf mint, originated along the Mediterranean coast, North Africa, and West Asia. Because it is commonly used to season Italian pizza, it is also called pizza herb, and it also has aliases such as oregano and origanum. So today let's share how to grow oregano.

Propagate by seed or by division. In cold winter regions, when grown as an annual in open ground, sow in spring. When grown in a greenhouse in winter and in warm regions as a perennial, sowing in spring or autumn is both fine.

Before sowing, take care to plow and harrow the soil until fine and crumbly, and level the bed surface. The day before sowing, water the bed or seedbed thoroughly. The next day, open shallow furrows and sow in rows. After sowing, cover with about 0.2cm of fine soil, or do not cover with soil but lightly press and then keep warm. After about 10~15 days, they sprout and emerge. When the seedlings are about 10cm tall, they can be transplanted.

Division propagation is carried out in early spring or autumn. Dig up the old plants, select thick, strong roots with 2~3 buds, cut them apart, and then plant them. After planting, keep the soil moist until new roots grow.