{"product_id":"greek-oregano","title":"greek oregano","description":"greek-oregano greek oregano \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eOriganum vulgare hirtum\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW GREEK OREGANO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Cold stratify 35–45˚F for one week to bring the seeds out of dormancy. Keep seed moist while germinating. Divide after three years. Cut back before flowering to encourage new bushy growth. Pick leaves throughout the growing season and use fresh or dried, more flavorful when dried than fresh. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Slow germinator, up to a year or more. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 4-9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 300,000 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life 3–5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-80˚F\u003c\/b\u003e stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e3-4’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e80-200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Greek Oregano has dark green leaves and flowers in shades of lilac to purple. Delicious pungent flavor, sharper than true wild oregano. Found originally in Greece. Ideal for Italian, Spanish and Mexican cuisine. Can self-seed in your garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginated in Greek mountains of Mediterranean. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=greek%20oregano%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003egreek oregano recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":1007298524,"sku":"10545","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3000 Seeds","offer_id":1007298528,"sku":"11152","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/GreekOregano.jpg?v=1504582029","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/greek-oregano","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}