Oregano Plant 'Origanum Vulgare Hot and Spicy'

Origanum vulgare

Enjoy strong flavoured 'Hot & Spicy' Oregano in your herb garden. Ideal for adding to mexican and mediterranean dishes. 3 x 9cm plants.

3 x 9cm Plant

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Key Features

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High Yield

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Hardy

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Fragrant

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Low Maintenance

Product Information

Eventual Height:

30cm

Suitable for:

Pots, Patio, Small Gardens, Borders, Window Sill, Window Boxes, Raised Bed, Cottage Garden

Plant Type:

Perennial

Complete The Job

  • 3 plants grown in 9cm pots
  • Oregano with the heat of a mild chilli pepper
  • Oval grey, green slightly hairy leaves with a strong flavour
  • Great addition to mexican and mediterranean dishes
  • Compact variety with trailing stems, producing small flowers in late summer
  • Ideal for pots and containers

Plant these Origanum (Oregano) plants in individual pots or plant out if conditions are fine. When large enough, grow them in your plot and harvest home grown beauties!

Oregano is a widely used herb in Greek and Italian cuisine to give flavour to tomato or lamb dishes. This variety combines the easy growing traits of oregano with the heat of a mild chili pepper

The leaves on this herb are strong flavour and also make a great addition to Mexican a dishes.

Oregano Hot and Spicy is a compact variety and will showcase trailing stems with oval grey green slightly hairy leaves. It will produce flowers in late summer.

Oregano is loved by bees butterflies and other pollinating insects.

How to grow

Growing herbs can be a rewarding and simple endeavor, whether you’re cultivating them indoors, on a balcony, or in a garden.

Prepare the Soil
Herbs generally prefer well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
For outdoor planting, amend the soil with compost or organic matter to ensure it drains well but retains some moisture. For containers, use a high-quality potting mix or make your own with equal parts potting soil, perlite, and compost.

Planting Your Herbs
Plant spacing: Ensure each herb has enough room to grow. For example, basil and mint need about 12-18 inches, while chives or parsley can be spaced closer together (6-8 inches apart).

Watering
Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Herbs don’t like to sit in soggy soil.
Watering frequency depends on your climate, the container size, and soil type, but generally, water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
Avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew. Water at the base of the plant to keep the leaves dry.

Sunlight
Most herbs require at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. If you're growing herbs indoors, a south-facing windowsill is ideal. If you have limited sunlight, you can use grow lights designed for plants.
Some herbs, like mint, parsley, and cilantro, can tolerate partial shade, but most, like basil and thyme, thrive in full sun.

Fertilising
Herbs are generally light feeders. Use a balanced, slow-release fertiliser or organic options like compost or fish emulsion.
Over-fertilising can lead to overly lush growth with less flavor. Apply fertiliser sparingly, about once a month during the growing season.
If you're growing herbs in containers, you may need to fertilise more often as container soil nutrients are quickly depleted.

Guide To Plant Sizes

Plug Plants: Grown in individual cells with a bio-degradable membrane will break down in the soil, no need to remove before planting. These are large plugs than our other sizes and can be planted straight into their final position or pot and grow on to form larger plants that can be planted later in the season. Protect from frost if necessary.

9cm & 13cm Plants:
Much more established and larger plants than our plug ranges, ready to plant out straight away, these will establish quickly and produce flower and fruit much quicker than smaller plugs. Protect from frost if required.

1L Plants: Plants in 1L grower pots are more mature and can be planted straight into their final position.

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Soil Type

Herbs generally prefer well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. For containers, use a high-quality potting mix or make your own with equal parts potting soil, perlite, and compost.

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