OREGANO. Used as a seasoning.

OREGANO. Used as a seasoning. Description

OREGANO origanum vulgare Perennial plant with leaf shoots used as a seasoning Oregano originates from the Mediterranean area and is closely related to marjoram and is sometimes known as Wild Marjoram. The plant demands a well-drained soil and full sun and can be expected to reach a height of approx. 8 inches. The dark green leaves of Oregano are approx. ¾ inch long and occasionally carries small white flowers on long spikes. Used as a seasoning for pizza, eggs, meat, fish and many other vegetable salads. A refreshing drink made with Oregano is reputed to stimulate the appetite and improve digestion. You can begin to gather the leaves and stem tips when plants are 4 to 5 inches high. Harvest Oregano by cutting the stem tops down to the first two sets of leaves, new stems and shoots will grow, producing a second and sometimes even a third crop. Flavour will improve after the flower buds form, but before they bloom. Oregano leaves can be dried in a warm shaded place, when they are fully dried store them in an airtight container. For the best flavour, add oregano in the last few minutes of cooking. The taste may become bitter if cooked for more than 30 minutes. Detailed growing instructions are on the back of each packet Packet contains: 1000 seeds approx. IMMEDIATE DISPATCH FREE UK DELIVERY Design and colouring of packets may occasionally vary. We want you to be happy with your purchase and all our Oregano seed is checked and inspected visually before packing. In the unlikely event of a problem please advise us within 48hrs of delivery. Due to the nature of the product we cannot accept any responsibility for failure after planting as pests, disease, poor horticultural practice, extremes of weather and many other factors outside our control all take their toll. Oregano seed will only be accepted for return after seller has been informed and given permission. Refunds will be issued when items are received back in saleable condition within 14 days from original dispatch date. Buyer must pay all return charges except where an item has been dispatched in error.