Herbs · Easy
Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Tower or growing medium, in full light.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Sound origin
Origanum vulgare
Native to the Mediterranean region, widely naturalized across the temperate Northern Hemisphere, including North America.
Source: Wikipedia (in English)
What it provides nutrients
No reference nutritional values have been published for this plant in the Ciqual table (ANSES) or in USDA data: we'd rather not make anything up.
Key steps
- Tiny seeds: sow on the surface, without covering.
- Pinch above a pair of leaves.
- Harvest when the flower buds appear.
- Even more fragrant once dried.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | Mar., Apr., May |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | June, July, Aug., Sept. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Oregano in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Oregano in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Oregano: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: the vertical tower and growing medium (Dutch bucket). Tower or growing medium, in full light.
Oregano: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: March, April, and May. Adjust with your own dates.