How to Care for Greek Oregano
- 1). Cultivate the planting area in the spring after the soil begins to warm. Work the soil down to a depth of about 4 inches with the garden spade. Add 2 to 3 inches of compost over the soil and mix the compost and soil thoroughly with the garden spade. Rake the surface smooth.
- 2). Scatter the oregano seeds evenly over the soil. Do not cover the seeds with soil, allowing necessary sunlight for germination.
- 3). Water the soil lightly and keep it evenly moist while the seeds germinate.
- 4). Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings after the seeds germinate. Greek oregano prefers slightly dry soil.
- 5). Harvest leaves as you need them after the plants become at least 6 inches tall. Clip terminal stems down to the bottom pair of leaves and the plant will respond with new growth from the cut point.
- 6). Cut the plants down to soil level at the end of the growing season. Use the oregano leaves fresh or hang the stems upside down in bunches to dry them.
Source...