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Herb Perennial Beginner Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Oregano

Oregano is a Perennial Herb that thrives in USDA Zones 4–10. It requires full_sun and takes around 80–90 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedLow
Days to Maturity🌱 80–90 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 4–10
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Seed
Transplant Indoor Seed Start Direct Sow

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Start Indoors
8 weeks
before last frost
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Direct Sow
+14 days after frost
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Transplant
+7 days after frost
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Fall Planting
10 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum60Β°F
Optimal65–75Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum45Β°F
Optimal60–80Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum60Β°F
Optimal70–75Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
GDD Base Temp 50Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 1200 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth0.13" (in)
Plant Spacing12" (in)
Row Spacing18" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)1 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 8.00
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week0.5 – 0.75" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandy

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 8" (in)
Min. Volume 1 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Oregano right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

19 βœ… Ready
22 ⚠️ Risk
9 🚫 Not yet
AK ❌ Jun 10, 01:00 AKDT AL ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AR ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AZ βœ… Jun 10, 02:00 MST CA ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT CO ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT CT βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT DE βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT FL ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT GA ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT HI ❌ Jun 9, 23:00 HST IA ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT ID ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT IL βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT IN ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT KS ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT KY ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT LA ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MA βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MD βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ME ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MI βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MN ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MO ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MS ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MT ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NC ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ND ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NE βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NH βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NJ βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NM βœ… Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NV ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT NY βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OH ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OK ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT OR ⏳ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT PA βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT RI βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SC ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SD βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TN ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TX ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT UT ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT VA βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT VT βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WA ⏳ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT WI βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT WV βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WY ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Start seeds indoors Feb 3
127 days ago
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Apr 7
64 days ago
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Direct sow outdoors Apr 14
57 days ago
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Earliest harvest Jun 26 ~
in 16 days
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Latest harvest Jul 6 ~
in 26 days
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Fall planting window Sep 17
in 99 days

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 0.63" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 1200 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Basil
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Cauliflower
  • Cucumber
  • Pepper
  • Tomato

❌ Keep Away From

  • Chives
  • Cilantro