Oregano Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

The bold Mediterranean herb worth a spot in your garden

Oregano is a hardy, low-growing perennial herb with small, deep-green leaves and a warm, peppery, slightly bitter punch that is the backbone of Mediterranean cooking. Spreading into fragrant mats in the sun, it is as ornamental as it is useful, topped with clouds of tiny pink-white flowers in summer. Few herbs give so much for so little care: plant it in a hot, dry spot and it rewards you with intense flavor season after season.

How to grow oregano from seed

Surface-sow oregano seeds or barely cover them, as they need light to germinate, in full sun and light, well-drained soil, even poor ground works well. Keep the surface lightly moist until sprouts appear in one to two weeks, then thin or space plants about 8 to 12 inches apart. Harvest leaves once plants are established, and flavor is strongest just before flowering. For the full method, read our complete guide to growing oregano from seed.

How to use oregano

Oregano is one of the few herbs whose flavor intensifies when dried, making it a pantry staple. Use it fresh or dried in pizza and pasta sauces, on grilled meats and vegetables, in marinades, dressings, and Greek and Italian dishes, and it is central to many chili and taco blends. Oregano has also traditionally been brewed into herbal teas. Add it early in cooking so its robust flavor can develop.

Oregano and its Mediterranean cousins

Oregano leads a family of sun-loving Mediterranean herbs. Grow it with its sweeter relative marjoram, along with thyme and rosemary, or explore our full range of herb seeds to plant a complete Mediterranean garden.

Why buy oregano seeds from Organo Republic

Our oregano seeds are non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds, germination tested for strong, reliable sprouting. We are a U.S.-based licensed seed dealer that sources directly to keep prices low, prints a QR code on every packet linking to free growing guides, and offers free shipping on orders over $49.