Origanum vulg. 'Thumble's Variety' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Origanum vulgare 'Thumbles'.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic, spicy flavour * beautiful foliage * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * suitable for growing in pots * yellow shoots * deer resistant

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. High leaf ornamental value. The greenish-yellow, wavy, ciliated leaves are ovate, lanceolate and have an aromatic, spicy flavour.

Growth habit
Bushy, dense.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Sowing
Sow outdoors from March to June.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
- Sowing outdoors: In the period from March to June - Harvest: May - Cut back: October.

Care
Too much fertiliser harms the herb flavour! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Use
Tub, bee pasture, cooking, meat dishes, medicinal plant, with fish, medit. Kitchen