Oregano Herb Seeds
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Oregano Herb Seeds – An essential Italian herb for any garden. Great for tomato sauces. Use fresh, dried or frozen. Flavor is best if picked prior to flowering.
Oregano Herb Seed History
Oregano is related to the herb marjoram, sometimes being referred to as wild marjoram. It has purple flowers and spade-shaped, olive-green leaves. Oregano will grow in a pH range between 6.0 (mildly acidic) and 9.0 (strongly alkaline), with a preferred range between 6.0 and 8.0. It prefers a hot, relatively dry climate, but does well in other environments.
Oregano Herb Growing
You can grow oregano by planting from seed, by dividing, or from a cutting taken from a healthy, established plant. When planting from seed, plant seeds outdoors about six weeks before the last frost. If you are planting a cutting or transplanting a seedling or small plant, make sure the ground temperature is at least 70°F.
Preserving And Storing Oregano Plant
Unlike with other herbs, dried oregano is often preferred over the fresh herb. It provides a subtle flavor to Italian, Mexican, or Greek cuisine without overpowering the other flavors. To dry fresh oregano, tie sprigs into a bunch and hang in a cool, dark place with good ventilation. Once dried, seal tightly and store away from sunlight. You could also pull all the oregano leaves off the stem before drying, spread them across a baking sheet, and let them dry. It will not spoil if kept longer, but its potency will deteriorate greatly with time. When cooking with dried oregano, rub the herb between your fingers just slightly. The warmth of the hands will release its flavor. Click here to learn more.
Cooking With Oregano
Some of the most common uses of oregano include tomato-centric recipes, like pizza and pasta sauce, as well as olive oil-based dishes. Other ingredients that pair well with oregano include garlic, basil, onion, and thyme
Oregano Herb Benifits
Fresh oregano is a great antibacterial agent. It has phytonutrients (thymol and carvacrol), which fight infections such as staph. It’s loaded with antioxidants that help prevent cell damage, and it’s an excellent source of fiber, vitamin K, manganese, iron, vitamin E, tryptophan and calcium. You go, oregano! How’d you pack so much nutrition in those tiny, zero-calorie leaves?
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