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Italian Oregano

About Oregano

  • Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare
  • Common Name: Italian Oregano
  • Germination: 14 days
  • Hardiness: Frost Tolerant
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Medicinal: Yes
  • Maturity: 85 days
  • Non-GMO
  • Organic
  • Plant Food: FoxFarm Big Bloom for Organic Gardening
  • Size: Height 18 inches

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Companion Plants for Oregano

  • Basil
  • Calendula
  • Carrot
  • Celery
  • Chives
  • Germaniums
  • Nasturtiums
  • Onions
  • Parsley
  • Tomatoes

Tips For Using Oregano

Health Benefits

Oregano is rich in vitamins C and K along with various minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium, silicon, sulfur, and zinc. Consuming oregano can help increase bone density by improving overall mineral absorption from food sources while preventing the development of osteoporosis-related symptoms such as low back pain or joint stiffness.30

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