Oregano - Greek

$2.69

The Oregano Greek, 'Origanum heracleoticum', will jazz up a multitude of foods. This is the true, culinary oregano not often found in seed packets. The Greek Oregano is prized by Italian chefs. This 2 foot wide by 2 foot tall plant has small white flowers. The Greek Oregano is considered the best variety for cooking and is also considered the hardiest and strongest oregano plant. In Greek and Roman times Oregano was used for medicinal purposes, such as a tea for coughs and asthma. Now the primary use is culinary

Greek Oregano combines well with olive oil, parsley, garlic, and thyme. It is great with tomatoes and Italian dishes, egg/cheese combinations such as quiches and omelets, salad dressings, marinated vegetables, roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, pork, poultry, onions, black beans, shell fish, and many other dishes. A must for pizza sauce! Plant in the spring in light well drained soil. Plants should be sheared severely at least 2 times per year to encourage fullness and new tender growth.