Pizza without oregano sounds incomplete and tasteless. Not only in Pizza but several Italian cuisines use oregano as seasoning. But, oregano is expensive. Now imagine having your oregano plant from which you can extract fresh oregano to add flavour to every cuisine. Scroll down to read how you can grow an oregano plant at home.
Certain prerequisites need to be fulfilled for an Oregano plant to thrive in the home conditions. Check out the prerequisites here:
Oregano plant needs a sunny location and well-drained soil to thrive. Thus, it is advised to choose loose and fertile soil to place Oregano seeds. You can purchase oregano seeds from the nearby nursery or e-commerce websites like Amazon and Flipkart.
The best thing about growing an oregano plant is that it can be grown even in the smallest of spaces. You can choose any container to grow an oregano plant. However, make sure the diameter of the pot is at least 15 inches and has a drainage hole at the bottom to avoid water logging.
Most herbs are planted in the early spring and early summer in most regions of India. The right temperature to grow an oregano plant ranges from 15 to 21°C. Thus, it is advisable to check the local weather conditions to know the ideal time to plant oregano seeds.
You can use a garden (gardening tips that every gardener should know) fork or a spade to soften the soil before placing the oregano seeds in the soil. Make sure to sow oregano seeds 6-8 inches apart and about ¼ inches deep. Sprinkle loose soil on the top and water gently.
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Oregano plant needs care to thrive and yield the best results. Here are the care tips that you should consider:
Oregano plant prefers dry conditions and thus it is advised to avoid over-watering it. The best way to know the right time for watering is to check the top layer of the soil. If the top layer feels dry then you can water the plant.
Oregano plants can survive in normal soil conditions and do not need heavy fertiliser. However, you can feed a balanced organic fertiliser during the growing season such as compost (how to make compost at home) or well-rotted manure.
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Follow these tips to ensure a thriving oregano plant at home.
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