Grow guide
How to grow Oregano Mexican
Lippia graveolens
- Type
- Oregano
- Zones
- USDA zones 8–11
- Sun
- Full
- Time to harvest
- 60–90 days
- Spacing
- 9″ apart
- Density
- 4 per sq ft
- Habit
- Bush
- Frost tolerance
- Tender
- Sowing
- Start indoors, then transplant
- Start indoors
- 6 weeks before last frost
Care
- Water As needed
- Harvest As needed
- Prune As needed
Notes
Separate species from true oregano with a stronger, peppery flavor suited to Mexican cooking; grow as annual in zones below 8.
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