Green Speckles

Oregano

Herb

Planted March 2022

McKenzie seeds

Journal

• 11 Mar 2022: Seeds planted (McKenzie).
• 16 Mar: First sprout appears! Super tiny, 1 mm. About the size of a fungus gnat found in the soil.
• 25 Mar: Watered thoroughly in preparation of 10 days holiday.
• 3 Apr: Back from holiday, seedlings look very good and thriving.

Care

• Similar growing condition with thyme: excellent plant for hot, dry, and sunny places; it can thrive indoors given enough direct light.
• Needs 3 months for reaching harvest maturity.
• Full sun
• Sandy loam. Allow soil to dry completely between watering. Do not over water. Only water thoroughy adter soil is dry to touch.
• Do not fertilize. It can change the flavor.
• Pinch back when it is 4 inches tall. As the plant grow larger, pinch back every week. If it's becoming too woody, cut back.
• Harvest is best right before the plant flowers. But harvest anytime is good.
• Seeds require some light to germinate.

References

• The Spruce: How to Grow Oregano Indoors
• Gardening know how: Growing Oregano Inside Your House: How To Grow Oregano Indoors