Common name: Oregano, wild marjoram.Gujarati:ajamo,jungli marvo.Hindi:ban tulsi,sathra. Oregano (Origanum vulgare)is a culinary and medicinal herb from the mint, or Lamiaceae family. I t has been used in remedy and cooking for thousands of years. It adds flavor, and it may have a number of health benefits. The elements that give the herb its unique and pleasant smell are thymol, pinene, caryophyllene. It typically grows around 50 cm tall and has purple leaves around 2 to 3 centimeters in length. It is believed to contain potent antioxidants and to have anti-bacterial properties. Oregano is used for cooking and remedial purposes, ranging from treating infections to repelling insects.Chefs also use it to flavor sauces, make herby bread rolls, and in marinades for meat.USES : Dried Oregano is frequently used in pizza, spaghetti and marinara sauces. Oregano contains numerous phytonutrients and is available in both fresh and dried variety, but fresh herb taste superior than the dried one. SEED TYPE : Non-Hybrid, Open pollinated and non-GMO PLANT CHARACTER : Small flowers grow Upto 2 Feet LEAF CHARACTER : Oval greyish greenlLeaves CUTTINGS : Trim Oregano shoots to within one inch of the center for lush growth USES : Dried Oregano is frequently used in Pizza, Spaghetti And Marinara Sauces Temperature: 20-30 C Germination:30 to 70% Lifecycle: Annual outdoor-semi shade, daily watering Sowing Method: Seedling/direct sowing Bed Sowing in 6 inch to 1 feet distance HOW TO GROW: Pick a container about 6 to 8 inches deep and wide. Add moist and well-drained potting soil or normal garden soil to the pot. Sow the seeds at a depth of about ½ inch deep in the soil and cover with another layer of soil. Mist the top layer with water to keep it evenly moist.Lemon balm seeds prefer a moist and slightly warm environment for germination. The germination will occur in 12 to 25 days.
