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Okra.

'Carmine Splendor F1'. 51 days. Deep red pods fade to a lighter red/pink when larger. Stalky, upright plants. Attractive, pink-tinted, edible flowers may be stuffed or used as garnish.
Last Seed Source: www.johnnyseeds.com


Okra.

'Clemson Spineless'. 60 days. Light green pods. Cream-colored flowers are edible and may be stuffed or used as garnish. An attractive ornamental, good in containers.
Last Seed Source: www.johnnyseeds.com


Oregano & Marjoram
Oregano exhibits a robust growth habit whether the variety you grow is upright or spreading, but not just any soil will do. Copious amounts of humus need to be added to the soil to improve drainage. Additional lime may be necessary to raise the pH. Choose a garden site with at least five or six hours of sun after 9 a.m. Sun and good drainage are also essential for good growth indoors and to reduce the chance of root-rot, an important problem. Plants should be pinched often to increase stem strength and to promote branching. This will also increase air circulation through the plant and hasten foliage drying which lessens the chance of fungus problems. The disease will usually manifest itself on foliage touching the ground, although in humid weather it may also be present on new growth. It often appears as "burnt" foliage tips. Hardy varieties (oregano) generally die back to the ground each year. New growth should be visible in the spring about the time of the last frost date. Marjoram is not hardy and will need to be replanted each year where winter is cold and cruel. While fresh foliage may be cut at any time, plants should be harvested as flower buds appear, about 60 days after growth commences in spring. Prior to this, stems elongate and leaves appear to shrink. Cut plants back to within six inches of the ground, leaving some green leaves. On older, woody plants, cut half to three-quarters of new growth. A second harvest is often possible but the plants should not be pruned sharply within 45 days of the first expected hard freeze. Foliage may be dried to preserve it for use later. Do this by hanging stems in bunches in paper bags. Some insects may prove troublesome. Aphids, spider mites and leaf miners are attracted to oregano and marjoram at different seasons. Aphids on new growth in spring and spider mites in hot weather, or mid-winter indoor plants, can be controlled with insecticidal soap sprays. Leaf miners eat serpentine, brown paths through the leaves. Their eggs, visible as small, white clusters on the underside of leaves, may be hand picked. Plants grown under breathable row cover avoid leaf miner because the egg-laying adults are flying insects and will be unable to reach the leaves.

Oregano.

Origanum vulgare 'Hot And Spicy'. Perennial, hardy to at least 10°F. Clump forming with spreading habit. Strong, spicy flavor. If you like to be able to taste your oregano, then this is the one for you. Good culinary variety.


Oregano, Cuban Variegated.

Plectranthus amboinicus. This tender perennial is hardy to 34°F and usually a pot plant in our climate. Growth habit is procumbent. Large cream and green leaves have a sweet odor and make wonderful hanging baskets. Although not a true oregano, the leaves of this splashy, variegated native of Indonesia, may be dipped in batter and fried. Some of my customers have actually used this as a substitute for true oregano in sauces. Also called Indian borage, Spanish thyme, and French oregano.


Oregano, Golden ( Golden Marjoram).

Origanum vulgare subsp. vulgare 'Dr. Ietswaart'. Spreading ground cover with wrinkled golden foliage and occasional 12 inch flower stalks. Good as a low growing edging or groundcover in a sunny well-drained area with no foot traffic. Although edible, this ornamental oregano has little flavor and is not suited for culinary use.


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Oregano, Golden Creeping.

Origanum vulgare subsp. vulgare 'Aureum'. Perennial. Good ground cover with occasional 12 inch spikes of pink flowers. Spreads to at least 12 inches in diameter in one summer. Pretty yellow-green foliage provides a nice contrast to other herbs and ornamentals. Good groundcover in a sunny, well drained area with no foot traffic. Although edible, this ornamental oregano has little flavor and is not suited for culinary use.


Oregano, Greek Mountain.

Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum. Perennial. Hardy to -20°F. Large, dark green leaves cover the hairy stems of this quickly spreading plant. The leaves have an assertive oregano flavor and, when chewed alone, make the tongue tingle. White flowers appear in mid-summer.


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Oregano, Greek/ Rigani.

Origanum onites. In the past, this oregano was often referred to as "Pot Marjoram". It is a tender perennial (hardy to about 20°F) with golden-green leaves and has an aroma like no other, strong but nuanced and with almost no heat when chewed. Upright to about 24 inches. The original plant was brought to the U.S. from a Greek island and was distributed by the National Arboretum.


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Oregano, Italian.

Origanum x majoricum. This sterile hybrid is probably a cross between sweet marjoram (O. majorana), for flavor, and wild oregano (O. vulgare), for hardiness. It has some of the characteristic sweetness of marjoram and retains much of the punch of Greek oregano, too. This is the best all-purpose oregano. It is upright with medium green leaves and is 18 to 24 inches tall. Plants form clumps and do not spread.


Oregano, Kaliteri.

Origanum onites 'Kaliteri'. This is one great oregano, as any Greek will confirm. The velvety gray-green leaves contain plenty of subtleties, but can still pack a punch. It has a clumping habit that makes it tidy in the garden and it is a good pot plant. Slow to flower, this tender perennial is hardy to below 20°F.


Oregano, Kent Beauty.

Origanum rotundifolium x 'Kent Beauty'. Tender perennial, hardy to about 15°F. Deciduous spreading plant. Large showy spikes with pink to purplish bracts. Although edible, this ornamental oregano has little flavor and is not suited for culinary use. Good for hanging baskets.


Oregano, Lebanese (AKA Biblical Hyssop).

Origanum syriacum. Tender perennial. Terrific oregano flavor. Non spreading, upright plant reaches up to 2 feet tall. Also known as Biblical Hyssop, White Oregano, or Za'atar


Oregano, Mexican (Poliomintha).

Poliomintha bustamentha. Perennial, hardy to 15°F. Not a true oregano but a taste-alike, widely used in Mexican cooking. The very striking, long, bell-shaped lavender flowers in late spring or early summer make this plant a welcome addition to the herb garden.



  • Thomas DeBaggio
    (1942-2011)

We are no longer growing any plants. Listings are for information only. Last seed source listed after some of the plants is the company from which I last purchased the seeds. I make no guarantee that a variety is still available from that company or that there aren't other sources. Plants with no source either were not grown from seed (most likely) or the seed is not commercially available.