{"id":1058,"date":"2023-05-18T15:31:11","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T22:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/?p=1058"},"modified":"2023-06-27T14:18:47","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T21:18:47","slug":"how-to-grow-mexican-oregano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-mexican-oregano\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Grow Mexican Oregano &#8211; A Beginner&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.gardeningeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-Grow-Mexican-Oregano.png\" alt=\"mexican oregano plant growing in garden\" title=\"\"><br \/>\nMexican oregano, which are known botanically as Lippia graveolens, are a type of shrub that can easily be grown at home. Continue reading to learn the basics of growing mexican oregano as well as common mistakes to avoid along the way.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-mexican-oregano\/#Best_Time_to_Plant_Mexican_Oregano\" title=\"Best Time to Plant Mexican Oregano\">Best Time to Plant Mexican Oregano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-mexican-oregano\/#How_to_Plant_Mexican_Oregano_the_Right_Way\" title=\"How to Plant Mexican Oregano the Right Way\">How to Plant Mexican Oregano the Right Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-mexican-oregano\/#How_Much_Sunlight_is_Needed_to_Grow_Mexican_Oregano\" title=\"How Much Sunlight is Needed to Grow Mexican Oregano\">How Much Sunlight is Needed to Grow Mexican Oregano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-mexican-oregano\/#How_Much_to_Water_Mexican_Oregano\" title=\"How Much to Water Mexican Oregano\">How Much to Water Mexican Oregano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-mexican-oregano\/#How_Long_Does_it_Take_Mexican_Oregano_to_Germinate_and_Grow\" title=\"How Long Does it Take Mexican Oregano to Germinate and Grow?\">How Long Does it Take Mexican Oregano to Germinate and Grow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-mexican-oregano\/#When_to_Harvest_Mexican_Oregano\" title=\"When to Harvest Mexican Oregano\">When to Harvest Mexican Oregano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-mexican-oregano\/#What_Can_Mexican_Oregano_Be_Used_For\" title=\"What Can Mexican Oregano Be Used For?\">What Can Mexican Oregano Be Used For?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-mexican-oregano\/#Can_Mexican_Oregano_Grow_in_Pots_and_Containers\" title=\"Can Mexican Oregano Grow in Pots and Containers?\">Can Mexican Oregano Grow in Pots and Containers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-mexican-oregano\/#Are_Mexican_Oregano_Safe_for_Bees\" title=\"Are Mexican Oregano Safe for Bees?\">Are Mexican Oregano Safe for Bees?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Plant_Mexican_Oregano\"><\/span>Best Time to Plant Mexican Oregano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This will depend largely on your local climate, but as a rule of thumb, begin to plant the mexican oregano seeds outdoors in spring or early summer. This is the best time to ensure that the seedlings survive the weather.<\/p>\n<p>To check when mexican oregano are most likely to thrive in your area, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map<\/a>. If you live outside the US, do a quick search for &#8216;plant hardiness zone + [city]&#8217;.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Plant_Mexican_Oregano_the_Right_Way\"><\/span>How to Plant Mexican Oregano the Right Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are a number of things to consider that will help you avoid some of the common mistakes of growing mexican <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-oregano\/\" title=\"oregano\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">oregano<\/a> in your home garden. <\/p>\n<p>Often overlooked, your soil can have a huge impact on how well your mexican oregano grow. Generally, your soil should be well-drained and fertile, with added organic matter. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esf.edu\/pubprog\/brochure\/soilph\/soilph.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soil PH levels<\/a> should be around 6.0 to 8.0.<\/p>\n<p>1\/4&#8243; deep, 2-3 seeds per pot, thin to 1 seedling per pot. 1\/4&#8243; deep, 24&#8243; apart in rows 36&#8243; apart. The seeds should be sowed at a depth of about 12-24&#8243;. For each plant, be sure to sow at least a few seeds to ensure that at least one of them will germinate.<\/p>\n<p>Begin thinning your mexican oregano seedlings 24-36&#8243; apart when seedlings are 4-6&#8243; tall.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Sunlight_is_Needed_to_Grow_Mexican_Oregano\"><\/span>How Much Sunlight is Needed to Grow Mexican Oregano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The amount of sunlight is another key to a successful harvest. Too much sunlight will dry out your mexican oregano. Not enough sunlight will stunt your its growth or even kill it.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, your mexican oregano should be getting full sun<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_to_Water_Mexican_Oregano\"><\/span>How Much to Water Mexican Oregano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As you&#8217;ve figured by now, a lot can have an impact on how well your mexican oregano do, and the amount of water is no different.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, the soil should be damp to touch; not soggy or bone dry. If the leaves on your mexican oregano begin to change colors or start to look droopy, you need to adjust how much water you&#8217;re giving it.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, if you give it too much or too little water, you can kill it, so it&#8217;s best to just keep an eye on it and water as needed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_it_Take_Mexican_Oregano_to_Germinate_and_Grow\"><\/span>How Long Does it Take Mexican Oregano to Germinate and Grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now the fun part begins and you get to watch your mexican oregano grow.<\/p>\n<p>It takes approximately 14-21 days to germinate, and a total of n\/a (perennial, harvest leaves as needed) from seed to harvest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Harvest_Mexican_Oregano\"><\/span>When to Harvest Mexican Oregano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best time to harvest your mexican oregano is when leaves are large enough to use, before the plant flowers.<\/p>\n<p>Mexican oregano can grow up to about 3-6&#8242; tall.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_Mexican_Oregano_Be_Used_For\"><\/span>What Can Mexican Oregano Be Used For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Food Use:<\/strong> great for seasoning Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flavor Profile:<\/strong> earthy, pungent, and slightly citrusy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Mexican_Oregano_Grow_in_Pots_and_Containers\"><\/span>Can Mexican Oregano Grow in Pots and Containers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can plant 1 plant per 12-14&#8243; container. This can help control weeds and keep your plant from growing out of control.<\/p>\n<p>It also gives you the flexibility to move your mexican oregano around if you need to adjust sunlight or bring it indoors to avoid harsh weather conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Mexican_Oregano_Safe_for_Bees\"><\/span>Are Mexican Oregano Safe for Bees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, mexican oregano are safe for bees. <\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/usa\/sustainable-agriculture\/save-the-bees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GreenPeace.org<\/a>, bees pollinate human food crops that make up about 90% of the world&#8217;s nutrition.<\/p>\n<p>Given their importance in our ecosystem and food supply, I feel it is important to note that growing mexican oregano is bee-friendly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mexican oregano, which are known botanically as Lippia graveolens, are a type of shrub that can easily be grown at home. Continue reading to learn the basics of growing mexican oregano as well as common mistakes to avoid along the way. Best Time to Plant Mexican Oregano This will depend largely on your local climate, but as a rule of thumb, begin to plant the mexican oregano seeds outdoors in spring or early summer. This is the best time to ensure that the seedlings survive the weather. To check when mexican oregano are most likely to thrive in your area, <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":971,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,233,232],"tags":[22,225],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1058"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1058"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1058\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1784,"href":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1058\/revisions\/1784"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/971"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1058"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1058"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1058"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}