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Treat Origanum in a similar manner
A half hardy aromatic herb that grows to around 600mm (24") high with a 400mm (16") spread.
They flower from late June until September.
The sweet spicy leaves may be used fresh, or dried, and can be used as flavouring in meats, soups and stews.
Week 15; Sow seed in pots/trays of seed compost and germinate at a temperature of 13°C (55°F)
Germination should take about a week
When seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into 75mm (3") pots of potting compost.
Gradually harden the seedlings off in a frost free coldframe until planting out time.
Week 21; Plant out 300mm (12") apart in compost enriched soil, and in a sunny situation.
Week 27> Now is a good time to take cuttings.
To do this select a non flowering stem gently tear it from the main plant with a 'heel' of older wood.
Remove the lower leaves and insert the cutting into a well drained loam based compost.
Place the cutting/s in a propagator to root
If you don't have a propagator place the pot/tray in a plastic bag and place on a warm windowsill (not in full sun).
Roots should form in approximately six weeks.
Once rooted Pot on in pots of potting compost or plant out into free-draining soil.
Week 48; Small plants can be dug up from the garden and potted up to grow on for winter use.
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