You have just finished reading this article about growing oregano. Now I would like to share with you some of my favorite ways to use it. Growing oregano offers you access to a beautiful herb that has many uses. This herb is very easy to grow, and it also has great medicinal qualities as well.
This article is going to cover growing oregano with the use of tomatoes, plus an added bonus–the history of Italian oregano and why it’s Mediterranean roots make it so desirable. Growing Italian oregano is pretty easy. The first thing you want to do is buy or grow a large variety of Italian oreganos that come from different regions. Choose a few plants that you really love then place them in your garden. This will be your new favorite herbs for cooking.
This herb starts out as a small rootless bulbous form and as it matures it takes on a more upright appearance similar to a tomato. As a tomato herb it is commonly referred to as origanum vulgare and comes from the oregano plant. Growing oregano with the use of a tomato is one of the most common ways to utilize this versatile herb.
You can take care of most of the foliage growth by pruning. You may also trim some of the lower foliage away to open up the flower heads for additional color and fragrance. Keep the tall foliage close to the base so that it does not wilt away. Many people start out growing oregano growing in pots, then after the plants have matured move the pots to a raised bed. The soil in a raised bed is typically rich soil with organic matter added for good drainage.
Another concern with growing oregano with tomato plants is pests like aphids. Aphids love the taste of the leafy, fragrant leaves so if you have planted these plants together to make sure there is plenty of air flow in the area. The leaves will become covered with aphids if you do not control the environment. However, you can control the problem by spraying the plants with insecticidal soap when they are growing.
There are many health benefits of growing oregano with tomato plants. The use of this herb is known to reduce inflammation and swelling due to rheumatic fever, as well as treating inflammation of the prostate. The herb has strong anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and can also treat athlete’s foot and ringworm of the foot. It is an excellent treatment for internal inflammation due to rheumatic fever and other rheumatic diseases. However, it should be used in moderate doses only and the frequency of application should be reduced when treating external skin conditions.
When growing oregano back in your garden use organic matter instead of synthetic materials. This will provide nourishment to the young roots while keeping soil rich. A mulching system should be used to protect young roots from cold, sun, wind and weeds. Beneficial insects such as ladybugs, lacewings and spiders will also feed on the aphids that attack plants and contribute to the growth of the herb.
Once the herb has produced enough quality cuttings, you should take care and manage them correctly. Make sure that cuttings are removed promptly from the plant and disposed of properly. Be careful not to damage the young roots or the plant itself with cuttings. It is best to keep cuttings in a protective container to allow them time to get established and well taken care of before planting more oreganos in your garden. Once established, they will provide the best flavor throughout the season.