250 Greek Oregano Seeds Heirloom Non-GMO Origanum Heracleoticum Fragrant Delicious and Flavorful from USA

Greek Oregano (Origanum Heracleoticum) Greek Oregano is the true native herb found growing wild in Greece, and it's highly pungent. With a stronger, more aromatic flavor and scent than regular Oregano, it is one of the most important herbs of Italian, Greek and Mexican cooking. The Greek Oregano plant is a bushy perennial herb with attractive, deep purple-brown stems and 1 1/2 inch broadly ovate leaves that often have a red flush. Branched clusters of purple-pink flowers appear all summer. Grows to 18 inches tall and wide. Perennial. Height: 18 inches. HOW TO GROW: Trim plants back before flowering (6 weeks or so after sowing Oregano seed) to stimulate a dense growth habit. Allow some of the flowers to produce and drop their seed, and the Oregano patch will stay fresh and vigorous. Remove Oregano plants that are 3 - 4 years of age to keep the harvest quality high. To harvest, clip fresh leaves as needed throughout the growing season. For drying, cut stems with flower heads just before full flowering for the best flavor. Dry on wire racks in a cool, airy place. Pick off leaves and store in an airtight jar. *** Sow seeds indoors just on the surface of the soil. Keep moist, not letting the seeds dry out between watering. DO NOT cover the seeds with soil! *** **SOIL Temperature for Germination: 70F **Plant Spacing: Rows 18 - 24 inches a part; thin seedlings 8 - 12 inches. **Hardiness: Zones 5-10 **Sun Requirement: Full Sun **Days to Germination: 14 **Germination Rate: 90%