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About this itemWhere to grow: Balcony or terrace gardenSowing season: Spring (The best time is February to March)Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in a Container, or Pots.Germination Time: 7 to 10 daysGermination temperature: 18-21°CHarvesting: 3 months after plantingOegano Growing Season In India Oregano likes a warm climate, sow the oregano seeds outdoor in the spring or early summer, and if you want to plant it indoors, you can plant oregano in any month throughout the season. How To Grow Oregano In ContainersYou can sow Oregano seeds in any container or grow them by transplant method; it grows well in both ways. Growing oregano in containers is perfect because container soil warms up faster than garden soil and you can place the container anywhere. To grow oregano from seeds, select a pot or grow bag that is 9-15 inches wide and deep with well-draining holes. Oregano seeds germinate faster in warm climates when the soil temperature is between 18-21°C.Oregano Seeds Sowing Method Take a pot or grow bag, fill them with soil and add organic fertilizer then sprinkle 5-10 oregano seeds over the soil, and cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil as oregano seeds need light to germinate well. Water the soil deeply through a watering can, and put the pot in a sunny spot. Oregano seeds germinate in about 7-10 days, they may germinate early or late depending on the growing conditions. If you have grown oregano in a seedling tray then after seeds germination when seedlings are a few inches tall, then you need to transplant them into big pots. Do not add extra fertilizer, give proper water to the oregano plant and try to keep the soil moist. Fertilizer For Oregano PlantsOregano doesn’t require any special fertilizer, it can grow very well in normal soil. Even more nutrients in the soil, especially nitrogen can change the flavor of the plant. Oregano Plants Care TipsSoil – Use well-drained, dry, and light soil for planting oregano, it can grow very well in soil that does not contain nutrients. Water – Oregano doesn’t need a lot of water because it is drought tolerant, you should give 1 inch of water per week and water early in the day and don’t let the leaves get wet.Sunlight – Oregano plants require at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. And if you are growing oregano indoors then the plant should get 4-6 hours of light. Temperature – The ideal temperature for growing oregano is 15–26 °C. The oregano plant can tolerate cold and hot temperatures and does not like high humidity.Common pests and diseases – Some pests such as aphids, and spider mites attack plants, and disease powdery mildew infect the plants. To get rid of the problem it would be right to spray neem oil on the oregano plants. Pruning Of Oregano PlantsTo encourage the growth of new leaves and enhance the flavor of the oregano, pruning is very important. If you are regularly harvesting the plant, there is no need for pruning.Prune dry and infected flowers and leaves; If any flowers begin to appear, pinch or cut them off to prevent them from producing seeds. Pruning should be done in dry or hot weather and you should prune Oregano plants twice, once at the beginning and once at the end of the season.Harvesting Of OreganoOregano is ready for harvesting within 3 months after planting. You can cut the leaves with scissors as needed at any stage of the growing season. The best time to cut the leaves is when they are young. Regular harvesting will encourage more leaves. Pollination For Oregano Oregano is a herb plant and it pollinates for creating offspring for the next generation by making seeds. The oregano flower is pollinated by bees and other insects. Oregano is very helpful to attract pollinators to your garden.Oregano Special Features Common name – Oregano, origanum, and wild marjoramScientific name – Origanum vulgareHeight – 2 feet Level of growing – EasyCompanion planting – Beans, cabbage, cauliflower, capsicum, strawberries, and tomatoesAvoid planting – Basil, Chives, Cilantro, and Mint