DibbleGrowing oregano: from seed to harvest
Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost or set out transplants. A spreading, hardy perennial, flavor deepens in full sun.
Planting dates for oregano by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | April 3 | May 15 | August 13 |
| Zone 4 | March 29 | May 10 | August 8 |
| Zone 5 | March 19 | April 30 | July 29 |
| Zone 6 | March 10 | April 21 | July 20 |
| Zone 7 | February 27 | April 10 | July 9 |
| Zone 8 | February 14 | March 28 | June 26 |
| Zone 9 | January 18 | March 1 | May 30 |
| Zone 10 | December 20 | January 31 | May 1 |
| Zone 11 | November 20 | January 1 | April 1 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Oregano:
Family and rotation
Oregano is in the mints family. Aromatic herbs, interplant freely; few rotation concerns. Learn about crop rotation.
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Questions
When should I plant oregano?
It depends on your zone. Oregano is a hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does it take to grow oregano?
About 90 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 150 days after that.
What grows well with oregano?
Good companions include Pepper, Tomato.
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