Oregano - Origanum vulgare (cultura biologica)

Origanum vulgare , also known as oregano or marjoram, is an aromatic perennial plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe, western Asia, and the Mediterranean region and is known for its green, oval leaves with slightly serrated edges, which emit a strong and distinctive fragrance when crushed.

In the kitchen, oregano is an essential spice in Mediterranean cuisine and is used in a variety of dishes, including pizza, pasta, sauces, and meat-based dishes, adding a spicy and slightly bitter flavor.

Medicinally, Origanum vulgare is valued for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties . It is used in natural treatments for various conditions, including digestive and respiratory problems, and to relieve cold and flu symptoms.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Origanum vulgare

• Common names: Oregano, wild marjoram

• Family: Lamiaceae

• Growth type: Herbaceous perennial plant, with bushy habit

• Leaves: Small, oval, green, with an intense aroma

• Flowers: Pink-purple, appear in summer, very attractive to pollinating insects

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun for the intense aroma of the leaves

• Soil: Well-drained, calcareous or sandy, even poor in nutrients

• Watering: Moderate; withstands drought well after acclimatization

• Minimum resistance temperature: up to -25°C, rustic plant, perfect for gardens in Romania

• Maintenance: Light pruning stimulates branching and leaf aroma

✨ Advantages and uses:

• Culinary: Fresh or dried leaves are used in pizza, pasta, sauces, salads and steaks.

• Medicinal: Traditional plant with digestive, antioxidant and antibacterial effects

• Ornamental: Dense foliage and pink-purple flowers beautify borders and rustic gardens

• Honeybee: Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting biodiversity

⚠️ Note: To preserve the intense aroma, the leaves are harvested before flowering and dried in the shade, in a well-ventilated place.

Height with pot included: approx. 20-25 cm
The appearance of the plant changes depending on the season, leaf maturity, pruning, etc.