(Origanum syriacum) Za'atar is the wild oregano of the Levant, used in the eponymous seasoning mix of the same name (with sumac, thyme, ground, sesame, salt etc). A wild plant often growing in rocky, hilly soils from Egypt to Jordan, it is central to the cuisine and culture of the area. The flavor is a warming and pungent melange of oregano, marjoram, and thyme notes. An evergreen, tender perennial, it prefers well-draining soil and doesn't love wet feet combined with freezing temps. In very cold, wet areas, it can easily be grown as an annual. We find it to be fast-growing and a wonderful addition to our kitchen herb garden, used to season flatbreads and vegetables, and crushed in olive oil, it makes a lovely dip for bread.
90-100 days. UO

Packet: 50 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 6-10 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant out early Spring or late Fall.

Note: Will self-seed. Plant them where you'd like them to stay!

PLANTING DEPTH:

Surface sow

SPACING:

8-10" in rows 12" apart.

EMERGENCE:

7-15 days @ soil temp 65-70F

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Average. Prefers well-drained and evenly moist soil.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Loved by beneficials!

So many culinary uses from bread to veggies....

Very hardy. Plant where you'd like to keep it.

Za'atar Oregano