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Oregano
Origanum vulgare
- Days to harvest
- 80–90 days
- Sunlight
- 5–7 hours/day
- Watering
- 1–1 per day
- Plant spacing
- 25 cm
- Minimum container size
- 20cm deep × 25cm wide
- Container-friendly
- 2 plants per container
- Estimated yield
- 100 kg / 100m²
- Life span
- perennial
Climate Requirements
- Ideal temperature
- 25-32 °C
- Annual rainfall
- 1500-2500 mm
- Humidity
- 60-80%
- Heat tolerance
- moderate
- Drought tolerance
- moderate
Soil & Planting
Planting method
Direct seeding or transplanting
Soil requirements
Well-drained fertile soil
Companion Plants
- Cherry Tomatomoderate
Oregano repels aphids and provides ground cover; attracts beneficial pollinators to tomato
- Bird's Eye Chilimoderate
Oregano aromatic oils deter aphids and spider mites from chili
- Bell Peppermoderate
Oregano deters aphids and provides aromatic pest barrier around bell pepper
- Sweet Basilmoderate
Oregano and basil together create diverse aromatic ground cover that deters many pests
Common Pests & Diseases
Common pests
Market Demand
Moderate local demand
Regional Notes
Suitable for Malaysian urban gardens
Sources
- Malaysian Herb Growing Guide — MARDI · Last reviewed: 2024-06-15
Category: Herbs