Wholesale Oregano

01.
A Bit of Botany

a little botanical information on oregano

description

Lippia graveolens an evergreen, flowering, woody shrub or small tree in the Verbenaceae family, is native to the southwestern United States (Texas and southern New Mexico), Mexico, and Central America as far south as Nicaragua. Its thin, arching branches are irregular and open giving it a sprawling look. All year it produces small, fragrant, oval leaves with toothed edges that are dark green and rough to the touch. The white or yellow flowers are small, star-shaped and clustered together at the branch tips. They usually appear from spring through fall, especially after a rain, and are fragrant. Small, dry, round fruits follow the blooms. It can reach 1–2.7 m (3.3–8.9 ft) in height.

common names & nomenclature

Also known as:
Mexican oregano, redbrush lippia, orégano Cimmaron, scented lippia, and scented matgrass. The species name is derived from two Latin words: gravis, meaning "heavy", and oleo, meaning "oil".

02.
Where in the World

habitat and range for oregano

Oregano is native to warm-temperate western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region.

03.
Cultivation & Harvesting

considerations for growing and harvesting oregano

climate
Oregano grows in meadows, dry grassy areas, scrubby areas and in cultivated herb gardens in full sun.

soil
Grow in well-drained soil. Take care not let the roots sit in wet, soggy soil.

growing
Oregano is grown by seed or is propagated by division of roots in the autumn. Sow seeds in early spring, germination usually takes place within 2 weeks. Transplant the seedlings when they are large enough, then plant in garden beds in early summer.

harvesting
The plant can be used fresh or dried—harvest the whole plant (but not the roots) in late summer to dry and store for winter use.

preserving
Store dried oregano in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

04.
The Rest of The Story

oregano history, folklore, literature & more