Oregano – Indoor Growing Guide

Oregano – Indoor Growing Guide

🌿 Oregano – Indoor Growing Guide

Light: Full Sun – 14–16 hours under LED grow light (Spider Farmer SF1000D)

Water Needs: Low – allow soil to dry between watering

Soil: Well-draining loamy or sandy soil, pH 6.0–8.0 (use our Soil Blend Box)

Container: Minimum 2-gallon pot (use our 3-gallon pot)

Temperature: 18–27°C (65–80°F)

Difficulty: Easy

Growth Time: 80–90 days to first harvest

Companion Plants: Basil, Thyme, Rosemary

Not Recommended With: Cucumbers

🌱 Tips for Success

  • Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost.
  • Transplant outdoors when soil is warm and frost-free.
  • Trim regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent flowering too soon.
  • Prefers drier conditions; avoid overwatering.

💧 Watering Tip

Water lightly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Oregano thrives on slightly dry soil.

🌼 Fun Fact

Oregano’s name comes from Greek “oros” (mountain) + “ganos” (joy), meaning “joy of the mountain.”

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