Oregano
Origanum vulgare · Native to the Mediterranean region
A bold, peppery herb — the signature flavor of pizza, pasta, and Greek cooking, and wonderfully easy to grow.
Available in 6 inch
💧 When soil is dry
🪴 Well-draining mix
⚠️ Edible — easy on pets
Care
Light
Oregano loves full sun and warmth — give it a bright spot with six or more hours of light.
Water
Water when the soil feels dry; oregano prefers drier conditions and good drainage.
Soil & Feeding
Use a well-draining mix and feed every few weeks with a diluted balanced fertilizer.
Quick Tip
Trim regularly for bushy growth and the best flavor. Prune occasionally so it doesn’t turn woody.
Details
A bold, peppery herb — the signature flavor of pizza, pasta, and Greek cooking, and wonderfully easy to grow.
- ✅ Bold, peppery flavor — a pizza and pasta essential
- ✅ Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
- ✅ Hardy perennial in warmer climates
Size
Available in a 6-inch pot — ready for a sunny windowsill, patio, or to plant out into a herb bed or container so you can snip fresh leaves all season.
Good to Know
⚠️ Safe and tasty for people. In large amounts the leaves can upset a pet’s stomach, so keep nibbling pets away from the plant.
Recipes
Fresh ideas for your Masson Farms oregano.
Classic Tomato Sauce with Oregano
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1–1 1/2 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: pinch of sugar, red pepper flakes
Make it
Warm the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
Add the tomatoes and stir.
Add the oregano, salt, and pepper.
Simmer uncovered 20–30 minutes, stirring now and then. Taste and adjust.
Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
Ingredients
- Tomatoes, chunked
- Cucumber, sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Kalamata olives
- Feta cheese
- Olive oil
- 1/2–1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt
Make it
Combine the vegetables and olives in a bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano and salt.
Top with a slab of feta (don’t mix it in) and serve.
⚠️ Safe and tasty for people. In large amounts the leaves can upset a pet’s stomach, so keep nibbling pets away from the plant.