Science · Plants, Natives & Crops

Oregano

A bushy perennial culinary herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil and tolerates heat and drought.

Origanum vulgare · Herb/medicinal crop

Profile

Site: Full sun where stated by cited publication.
Soil: Use well-drained soil; crop-specific preferences summarized in water guidance.
Production: Harvest or propagation recommendations depend on crop.
Caution: No unsupported numeric salinity or moisture thresholds supplied.

Water & soil context

Moisture (VWC): Dry to medium moisture; good drainage.
Salinity tolerance: Not documented in cited pages.
Drought tolerance: Tolerates drought.

Illustrative monitoring-depth band

6–12 in

Editorial placement example, not a validated optimum or total rooting depth. Confirm the site's root distribution and soil horizons; multiple depths may be needed.

Irrigate during establishment and dry spells, allowing drainage between applications.

Problems to watch

No specific pests documented in cited pages.

Stress signs

Poor vigor in excessively wet soil

Where you'll find it

Culinary seasoning; pollinator flowers

Sources & scope

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Published botanical and soil references are distinct from GroundWorx product guidance. Moisture thresholds and monitoring depths require site calibration; sources do not establish product performance or diagnose stress.