Oregano
Origanum vulgare

SEED COUNT PER GRAMME: 10.500
DURATION OF GERMINATION (YEARS): 3-4
DAYS NEEDED TO GROW: N. 20
UE MINIMUM VALUES FOR SELLING:
PURITY 95% - GERMINATION 70%
CULTIVATION METHODS
a) Direct sowing
Period: april-may
Quantity of seeds kg./ha. 1
Depth of sowing: in surface
Row to row distance cm. 40/45
Plant to plant distance cm. 25/30
b) Sowing in nursery
Period: beginning of spring
Quantity of seeds: 2 grams per 10 m²
c) Transplant in the field
Period: june
Distance: as indicated on direct sowing

inflorescence

EDIBLE PART: fresh or dried leaves and
inflorescences.
HARVEST PERIOD: all summer.
PRODUCTION: green product 10 tons./ha.
from the second year, seeds 100/150 kg./
ha.
PURPOSE: cooking (as a flavouring in the
dishes), in herbalist’s Shop (infusions),
pharmaceutical industries
(medicines), cosmetics (perfumes and
soaps), liquers industries (liqueurs,wines
and vinegars).