How does your garden grow? Most people, with exception of peppers, prefer growing herbs. They provide food and make aroma that can tickle the senses. Growing herbs is quite easy. For example, if you are a fan of Italian plates you will be growing oregano. What is oregano? It is a member of the mint family of plants. Oregano will grow in any garden that has an alkaline soil and lots of sunshine. It is also a perennial plant, adding perfume and flavor as the years go by. Here are some other reasons why you may want to grow oregano in your garden:
– It is aromatic
– It has pretty flowers
– It repels snails and slugs
– You can use the leaves fresh or dried
– It has blue flowers
– It is seen in painting and potpourri.
Growing oregano may be easier than most people think. It can be grown in a pot, as some other herbs are, or it can be grown in your garden. When growing oregano outdoors, it is a good idea to stagger the planting. You will be able to harvest a lot more oregano than in a single batch of planting. The spacing of the plants will depend on what kind of oregano you have planted. It is fun to experiment with different methods of growing the herb.
When growing oregano, you should know that the herb will thrive in an alkaline soil, whether it is in a garden or in pots. The soil must be made suitable for growing oregano. Simply lay garden soil in a bed and till in treated compost. The area must be watered without sufficient water or with very little water. The compost should be damp.
Growing oregano outdoors can also be fun. As long as the soil can retain water, you may need to water it. They should be exposed to excess sunlight or the soil may dry up. If you are going to plant the oregano outdoors, provide a fence to protect them from slugs. If you are going to grow it in pots, make sure they are large enough to accommodate the entire Oregano plant.
When choosing the type of oregano for your garden, decide whether you want the rolled type or the sprig type. The sprig type is easier to cut and to stick in your cooking. Rolled oregano is just as easy to cut and will stick better in your dishes.
Now that you have oregano, how do you keep it growing? Growing oregano requires three things: water, fertilizer, and pruning. Here are tips to remember when growing oregano.
– Water is essential. Water is oregano’s means of living. It is where you will get your oregano. Make sure the area you choose to grow it in has the essential nutrients needed by the herb.
– There are two kinds of fertilizers. There is organic and inorganic. Organic fertilizers are made to be digested by bacteria in the soil. The inorganic are fashioned to be absorbed by the plants.
– Water is necessary almost always in growing oregano. Water will keep the herb healthy. Too much or too little water may cause the herb to wilt and die.
– When harvesting oregano, make sure you don’t take the leaves right down to the ground. Leave some oregano above the ground so the plants can continue to grow.
growing oregano can be fun for anyone. When you use these herbs in your food, you will find yourself in a advantageous position. The herbs are quite pungent, and are a great addition to many dishes. It is a herb that can truthfully stand alone, but also with other herbs, can be combined to make some superb wines. Or the herb can be used as a garnish on your food, without adding flavor. Wow! What a great flavor to your food.
Why not make some money with it and sell it at a profit to help offset the cost of your gardening materials? And if you are really innovative and can think of a use for it, why not produce it yourself. It’s really not that hard. Oregano is a herb that is useful in many ways and the secret is in the harvest. Grow your own and sell it at a profit.
It may be best to begin with a small garden to grow your own herbs. Choose a plot of land that will be exposed to sunlight. Make sure you give the herb water as often as possible.
If you have space for a garden, that is advantageous, it will be easier to grow oregano.
