Herb - Greek Oregano

And mulching is always a good practice to improve the soil and help keep root zone temperatures moderate. Greek Oregano blooms readily in the second year. Like most herbs, six hours of sun is preferable to fully develop those mouth watering flavors. Greek Oregano can be used fresh or dried. Greek Oregano has a strong flavor but it doesn't hold up well to prolonged cooking, especially when used fresh. Pick several kinds of cooking herbs and make a culinary bouquet. Add a little Rosemary to the marinade and use it on poultry. Harvest fresh leaves right before you are going to use them. In hot summer areas, afternoon shade can cut down on watering and stress to the plant. Origanum vulgaris hirtum is the true Greek Oregano with flavor so intense it numbs the end of your tongue when fresh, and like all culinary oreganos, the flower of Greek Oregano is white. Plant in well drained soil will help during periods of excessive rain, and raised beds filled with organic topsoil and compost are good for this plant also. The Greek Oregano, 'Origanum vulgare hirtum', is a more prostrate and more highly scented than Italian oregano. Greek Oregano chopped and mixed with garlic, salt, and olive oil makes a great marinade for pork, beef, or roasted potatoes. ... find out more