West Coast Seeds - Greek Oregano Seeds

Greek Oregano is a hardy perennial culinary herb prized for its intensely aromatic, pungent leaves and classic Mediterranean flavour. Considered one of the best oregano varieties for cooking, its flavour is excellent fresh or dried in tomato sauces, pizza, roasted vegetables, marinades, grilled meats, and Greek and Italian dishes. Established plants are remarkably hardy and produce clusters of tiny white or pink flowers that add a wonderful wild mountain aroma to the garden.

Why you’ll love it:

• Strong, pungent oregano flavour ideal for cooking
• Excellent for Greek, Italian, and Mediterranean dishes
• Leaves can be enjoyed fresh or dried for year-round use
• Hardy perennial plants return year after year once established
• Tiny white or pink flowers attract beneficial pollinators
• Well suited to herb gardens, raised beds, and containers

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum
• Plant Type: Perennial herb
• Season: Warm season
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil
• Germination: Approximately 7–14 days
• Plant Height: Approximately 30–60 cm
• Growing Habit: Low-growing, spreading perennial

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Open pollinated
• Average Seeds Per Gram: Approximately 3,444
• Special Characteristics: Intensely flavoured, hardy perennial culinary herb
• Container Friendly: Well suited to growing in pots and planters
• Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators

Suggested Uses:
Start seeds indoors before the last spring frost and transplant outdoors once conditions have warmed, or direct sow after the danger of frost has passed. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil and avoid overwatering established plants. Harvest leaves as needed throughout the growing season and use them fresh in sauces, pizza, marinades, grilled meats, and roasted vegetables, or dry the leaves for use throughout the year.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.