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Greek (var. hirtum) oregano

herb variety in zone 5b

Greek (var. hirtum) oregano in zone 5b

Greek (var. hirtum) · Origanum vulgare

Zone
5b -15°F to -10°F
Growing season
165 days
Days to harvest
80 to 110

The verdict

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About Greek (var. hirtum)

Strong, peppery, the authentic Mediterranean oregano flavor; small fuzzy gray-green leaves. Pizza, tomato sauce, lamb, roast vegetables. The cook's oregano, fragrance and pungency much higher than common oregano.

Critical timing for zone 5b

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Common challenges in zone 5b

  • ▸ Plum curculio
  • ▸ Codling moth
  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust

Modified care for zone 5b

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Greek (var. hirtum) in adjacent zones

Other oregano varieties for zone 5b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Greek (var. hirtum) oregano grow in zone 5b?

Yes. Greek (var. hirtum) is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8b, which includes zone 5b.

Image: "Origanum vulgare 149176132", by Michel Langeveld, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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