DibbleGrowing oregano: from seed to harvest
Start seeds indoors about 6 weeks before planting out, or buy a transplant. A spreading, hardy perennial: the flavor deepens in full sun. Trim it back after flowering to keep fresh growth coming.
Planting dates for oregano by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | Not suited | ||
| Zone 4 | March 29 | May 10 | August 7 |
| Zone 5 | March 21 | May 2 | July 27 |
| Zone 6 | March 13 | April 24 | July 25 |
| Zone 7 | February 25 | April 8 | July 5 |
| Zone 8 | January 29 | March 12 | June 5 |
| Zone 9 | January 1 | February 12 | May 13 |
| Zone 10 | January 30 | March 13 | June 12 |
| Zone 11 | February 1 | March 15 | June 14 |
Each date is the start of the best window from the same climate engine the Dibble app uses, run at typical places in each zone. Dibble tunes them to your garden's own location 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 set where your garden is 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.
Plant at the right time this season
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