{"product_id":"italian-oregano","title":"Italian Oregano","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a key herb for Italian, Greek, and Mexican cooking, with flavorful leaves for fresh or dried use.\u003c\/strong\u003e This attractive, shrub-like perennial can be divided and planted around the garden for natural pest control and attracts honeybees and pollinators when it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Origanum vulgare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub-like, easily divided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh or dried culinary herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5 to 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian, Greek, and Mexican dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrying for the pantry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator-friendly herb gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural pest control plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors or direct sow in spring. Oregano thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Hardy in zones 5 to 9, divide established clumps to spread it around the garden, and harvest leaves regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, peppery, and aromatic, intensifying when dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a family-run, Michigan-based seed company offering a huge selection of affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds. Their mission is to make gardening simple, accessible, and budget-friendly for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792562032918,"sku":"HER15","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/HER15_oregano_8d28502c-44fa-4e6d-abab-3325c98724ca.jpg?v=1764687944","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/italian-oregano","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}