5 Tips How to Grow a Ton of Oregano in Containers

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  • In this video, I show you my 5 top tips on how to grow a big harvest of oregano in a container or garden bed.
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  • @chiefredbird7315
    @chiefredbird7315 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    As a Italian mix and my full blooded Italian mom over heard to say oregano she just giggled and kept walking..lol classic 😅

  • @Metanoia444
    @Metanoia444 5 ปีที่แล้ว +408

    Thank you for being the Steve Irwin of plants

    • @sandiehleda3890
      @sandiehleda3890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This made me crack up in laughter XD thanks

    • @jerrylisby5376
      @jerrylisby5376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes but don't let the fly trap get you. Be careful.

    • @Agnes47100
      @Agnes47100 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Another awesome video, thank you for your advise

    • @tamarabradshaw4799
      @tamarabradshaw4799 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      hilarious 😂

    • @holli3150
      @holli3150 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jerrylisby5376crikey!

  • @IQSim
    @IQSim 5 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Oregano is very easy to grow. In fact it even tends to spread over large areas. Also it self sows like crazy. Each year I find some little plants just somewhere in the grass. I tend to gift those to others. Bees and butterflies love the flowers which are very pretty. So let them flower. It's also very easy to dry and keeps its aroma too. Definitely one of my favourite plants.

    • @swhite8381
      @swhite8381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love my oregano plant too. It is quite beautiful

    • @beareroflife
      @beareroflife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for that. Im going to do so.e more oregano that i will allow to flower.

    • @ZE308AC
      @ZE308AC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To bad I cant keep it it alive

    • @1halnass
      @1halnass 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was just out in my garden and I had forgotten what I planted. I crushed a leaf between my fingers and it smelled kind of like mint. I figure it will grow like mint once it gets going. I'm not sure if that's a good thing because mint takes over..

    • @spiritedaway6380
      @spiritedaway6380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      plus the flowers are edible as well so it's even better

  • @jakubjilek7499
    @jakubjilek7499 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I LOVE ALL PLANT´S FROM THE MINT FAMILY.

  • @ktavolassi
    @ktavolassi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have been many times to Greece as I live in Ireland it's pretty easy to go. I can affirm that oregano is everywhere. I normally drive motorbike and the smell in the mountains when you drive is amazing !! I have a kilo at home. I use all the time !

  • @nana12ish
    @nana12ish 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Has anyone seen the Cuban Oregano yet? Has white and green variegated leaves and strong scent too. Comparatively, hmmm. Love it. Hello from Ghana

  • @fufufuaru
    @fufufuaru ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Our agriculture teacher in high school taught us to aerate the soil to help plants grow better. Most of us in the class were too lazy to take care of plants every day but one of our classmates aerated the soil of his group's vegetable bed. Theirs was the only one that produced large bok choy and carrots. The difference was so obvious vs the rest of our crops lol

  • @MothmanBaddie
    @MothmanBaddie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Excellent instructional. Who knew oregano was so resilient? One of my goals in this lifetime is to have myself a garden as lovely and prolific as yours. Thank you for continually inspiring me! ❤️

    • @Selfsufficientme
      @Selfsufficientme  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No worries Catie thank you and all the best reaching your garden goal! :)

    • @zebunker
      @zebunker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who knew plants are adapt at living outside. Like o my gosh they don't even have uggs.

  • @illxs
    @illxs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm from Greece and we love this herb here, it is a main ingredient, along with basil, in many Greek & Italian dishes. As far as the sun, low humidity and altitude, you are very correct. It grows on mountains often rocky ones. Great video man!

    • @Selfsufficientme
      @Selfsufficientme  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love Greek and Italian food - simple and full of rich flavour - YUM :)

    • @xz4409
      @xz4409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      illxs Oregano is from Turkey too.

  • @fragilefleur
    @fragilefleur 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I had thyme die back several times before I realized my soil was too compact as you explained and was not draining well. I am switching to a mixed soil to add some cactus mix or coconut coir into my potting mix and compost to see if the thyme and oregano do better. Didn’t think to aerate it also. Great tips! Thanks.

    • @tracycrider7778
      @tracycrider7778 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Add some perlite to aerate it ❤

  • @user-vp1sc7tt4m
    @user-vp1sc7tt4m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oregano not growing? Awhhh, FORK IT!. I made that up but it's along with what Mark suggested and I love his videos. I watch them all the time and could not resist commenting tonight. Keep the videos coming!

  • @Michael-zn2jc
    @Michael-zn2jc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mine grew much larger than I thought it would when I planted it in the garden bed. Thanks for the information

  • @patrickfleischer7420
    @patrickfleischer7420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I am so pleased to have discovered your channel. You are a great teacher. And skilled at editing.

    • @Selfsufficientme
      @Selfsufficientme  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you Patrick! I'm trying my best to improve a little each day/video :)

  • @levenscott645
    @levenscott645 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks, Mark. Always to the point, sensible and ego-free.

  • @jackalopemiscarriage
    @jackalopemiscarriage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Every time it’s time to start my greenhouse/garden, I run straight to you 💚 thank you for your amazing channel and garden care!

  • @Qgal5kap123
    @Qgal5kap123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love your vids mate! Late 2018 I bought a small farm up here in Norway, and I'm lovingly blowing my mind with the accumulation of information needed to get started. Today we got 25cm of snow, and I'm depressed about it, but at least it gives me more time to watch videos like yours.

    • @thomasdicken9568
      @thomasdicken9568 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thats awesome, how’s it going now?

  • @JacobsTrouble
    @JacobsTrouble 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This channel is literally one of the best

  • @BaudirenergieDe
    @BaudirenergieDe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is amazing, that it comes back so beautiful after that hard treatment. Thank you for your tips. Great information!!

  • @gaborsimic8359
    @gaborsimic8359 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Huge thanks for these informative videos Sir. Your enthusiasm and down-to-earth style are very inspiring. Greetings from a frosty UK

  • @StaceyHerewegrowagain
    @StaceyHerewegrowagain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really loved this video!! I grow and dry so many herbs in containers! I love having them on hand. Thank you so much for sharing!!

  • @CrochetwithClare
    @CrochetwithClare 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Thank you for the awesome tips and this explains why my oregano wasn't looking so well during winter lol I will be pruning it's back if I'm not using it

  • @victorespinal1278
    @victorespinal1278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's exactly the information I needed. You definitely know how to teach. Thanks sharing your knowledge with enthusiasm.

  • @thehomeplatespecial597
    @thehomeplatespecial597 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The Americans mostly pronounce it "oar-RAY-guh-no." and "oh-REH-guh- no." or-REG-uhh-no" (not "or-RAAHG-uh-no"). No "rag" in there, unless Russian or Austrailian trying to talk American. Or some British.
    Some call it like president raygun. lol.
    "or-ree-GAH-NO" in Australia. And India speaking English. And close to how to say in Italian.
    Love your videos! You are inspirational!

  • @tracycrider7778
    @tracycrider7778 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Zone 8a put mine in the shade growing well now ❤

  • @obrapro
    @obrapro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx for the info. Need to get my grandmother’s original plant from the 70’s a refresh. If I can get my portion back to the healthy level like yours, she’ll be smiling down on me as I use it to cook her traditional lentil dish she taught me. Love your enthusiasm too!!!

  • @margiemurray2147
    @margiemurray2147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Mark even after a few years of doing this video it's still helping us little Gardner's here in Central Florida. Yes our oregano plant drives us crazy but you might have just helped relieve some of the craziness now we'll just be a little oregano crazy. Cheers from the Nana's in Central Florida

  • @sleepybearpermaculture1936
    @sleepybearpermaculture1936 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for the concise but entertaining information. You’re a real inspiration. Thank you again, really. I have a friend that lives in Australia and if I ever make it there I would love to come help you with chores for a day or something as a thank you!

  • @annmariegugliemino5009
    @annmariegugliemino5009 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Born and rsised in California U S of A...your American accent gave me a laugh! Great video!!!😎

    • @bigbuggie5
      @bigbuggie5 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I say or-reg-gano

  • @HauntingsbyDesign
    @HauntingsbyDesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for your videos! They finally helped me convince my wife to get the Hoselink. She loves it so much she wants another one for the front of the house.

  • @presidentoxford
    @presidentoxford 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're excellent. No BS. A real inspiration. Keep it up.

  • @simplifygardening
    @simplifygardening 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A great video Mark. Oregano is such a great herb, i love it and growing it is so easy. Great stuff mate

  • @mcaballeropose
    @mcaballeropose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your pieces of advice. I took notice of them. I am growing it in 20 litres pots. Best Regards from Montevideo, Uruguay.

  • @carriebostic7064
    @carriebostic7064 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my goodness! When you forked and fertilized it, I was shocked! I never would have thought about doing that!!

  • @cultivatingorganicbyjomig1719
    @cultivatingorganicbyjomig1719 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You are right. I have the same oregano plant for over three years now and it is still growing and thriving in my small raised bed along with other herbs in it, I rarely give it fertilizer. None at all this year and it's still growing strong.

  • @grancey12
    @grancey12 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you, I just started to grow herbs. Appreciate your tips.

  • @carlaconce
    @carlaconce 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your charisma and enthusiasm! What an excellent video. Very detailed and thorough. You have a new subscriber

  • @TheAfroNoah
    @TheAfroNoah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    blessing my night, thank you

  • @christinahorvath355
    @christinahorvath355 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    A lawn substitute in some parts of our yard! When you walk it smells great!

    • @MyRamblingRose86
      @MyRamblingRose86 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can you walk on it regularly?

  • @dawnhendrickson2210
    @dawnhendrickson2210 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Most helpful - thank you for taking the time to explain in such detail
    ❤😊

  • @escal2707
    @escal2707 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just thinking of you with a big green ballet tutu when the video started. Was waiting for the twirl... Thanks!

  • @Gab3S0lan0
    @Gab3S0lan0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Our oregano has been going crazy! It even threw some seeds in our patio's sand cracks last season, I derooted it and replanted it in another little pot next to our other oregano for now!

  • @KhoaNguyen-mg3qp
    @KhoaNguyen-mg3qp 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great! Love the video, thanks for sharing your tips!

  • @alracm2
    @alracm2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks mate. Terrific advice! Just got myself a punnet of oregano and I feel confident to plant it in a pot and keep it alive now 👍🏼

  • @susanlisson7066
    @susanlisson7066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool, was just about to repot mine before our Perth summer heat hits us because it’s not looking as lush as it was during winter. Great tip about the forking. I only ever feed mine with Seasol about once a month if I remember. ( except winter time ) Time to get shearing! ✂️

  • @sherilynalexnder897
    @sherilynalexnder897 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a pot of ore-eee-ganohh (love that Aussie talk, lol) at the nursery a couple weeks back, mid-May here in the US, and I live in south FL. I've never had a live oregano plant before, so appreciated all these great tips for a sub-tropical climate, thanks!

  • @mmartinez5228
    @mmartinez5228 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're one of my favorite TH-camrs and I watch a LOT of TH-cam!

  • @CatsOfMarrakech
    @CatsOfMarrakech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    a lovely video and a lovely herb touted for anti-inflammatory quality

  • @mirjanamilosavljevic4261
    @mirjanamilosavljevic4261 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great example of beautiful and useful, ….very decorative,beautiful and healthy plant, ,,budget friendly “ gardening

  • @IAmMisterD
    @IAmMisterD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey! from Canada Eh?
    Thanks for another great video Mark. Lovely results!

  • @cslee4570
    @cslee4570 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the tips and for inspiring me to challenge coming spring. Our garden isexpriencing cold weather -20C.

  • @yc3668
    @yc3668 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watched two minutes, and hit the like button, this video is so helpful and sincerely

  • @kreign2020
    @kreign2020 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so inspired. Thank you

  • @DeepakGupta-vm8bq
    @DeepakGupta-vm8bq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your information is too much helpful .. I love greenery like you sir🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @NobodyJones
    @NobodyJones 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos always help me thank you

  • @ch11ew12y
    @ch11ew12y 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your channel Mark. We have a nice big garden here in Delaware and we raise quail too. Keep up the good work take care.

  • @rustygatecottage9061
    @rustygatecottage9061 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a big inspiration to me!! We are going into winter here in Ohio, USA and I am planning next years garden for our new place and I want lots of herbs.

  • @josenoriega7744
    @josenoriega7744 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you amigo. Nice tips in this video. Especially the pronunciation, lol. Always learning something new in your Channel. Thanks again.

  • @barkingsheep5224
    @barkingsheep5224 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful! There's some spicy oregano i tried last summer i loved. Going to put some on my patio.

  • @darkspeed62
    @darkspeed62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks like a damn healthy plant!

  • @donabellahardeneravlogs790
    @donabellahardeneravlogs790 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing us this tip

  • @johnsheetz6639
    @johnsheetz6639 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    And they needed way more root room than I expected. I was under the impression they were a small plant. So when I first got him it was about 2 days they started wilting I transplanted and I noticed the whole little square nursery pot that I got them in was completely root bound. They need more soil than you might think to the uninitiated.

  • @melanin4267
    @melanin4267 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you I love your videos thank you so much .💪🏾💜☺️

  • @CelticPoison
    @CelticPoison 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such love for just a single plant in the garden.

  • @jens9058
    @jens9058 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You for the wonderful tips!

  • @ComidadeVerdade007
    @ComidadeVerdade007 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the video! I have 3 kinds of oregano at home and I love it!

  • @hayday8536
    @hayday8536 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for giving useful information

  • @DanielBergy
    @DanielBergy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice content, like your sense of humor

  • @cainanlove8432
    @cainanlove8432 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @LORGSW6
    @LORGSW6 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the very informative video!

  • @liebo76
    @liebo76 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Growing Greek oregano in my community garden plot. It grows nicely here in coastal Southern California. Thanks for the tips mate.

  • @scottcarder9543
    @scottcarder9543 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your a top bloke mate, love your video's because I've not long moved up here to mid Queensland North of Brisbane from Sydney's South Coast Port Kembla so it helps because as you know South of Sydney gets the frost a heap more in winter so I'm stìll learning and studying the Sub tropical climate here.
    Thanks again and keep up the good work and thanks for making the videos for this covid-19 lockdown.
    With Thanks,
    Scottie.

  • @JazzTechie
    @JazzTechie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally got mine going. Man that stuff grows fast.

  • @richreitz5815
    @richreitz5815 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool video. Thanks for sharing!

  • @hermit6044
    @hermit6044 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks buddy, your's is probably the best vdo on orrrigaano :-)

  • @pranatharthiharaniyer7290
    @pranatharthiharaniyer7290 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Mark

  • @sandyjones4026
    @sandyjones4026 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @TheAed38
    @TheAed38 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never heard of this Oregon-O before. I'll have to try it sometime.

  • @9001greg
    @9001greg 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks nice, I'll probably try those tips on my peppermint plant

  • @diannecuster5189
    @diannecuster5189 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video. Pretty cool guy. I am going keep watching, love

  • @bradkay2710
    @bradkay2710 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips love your channel getting the growing bug

  • @_kc85
    @_kc85 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it, thank you for sharing 😊

  • @carefulconsumer8682
    @carefulconsumer8682 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! Thanks.

  • @diannefroggatt7708
    @diannefroggatt7708 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips and thanks

  • @emeldajavier8527
    @emeldajavier8527 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    TY! Love your videos!

  • @d251277
    @d251277 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely tips many thanks

  • @viianapoa7448
    @viianapoa7448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for inspiring me with this video. Right now I am also growing oregano, but not that kind, it's the bigger version here in the Philippines. And this really does best in full sun and enough moisture, and does not need too much of fertilizer.

    • @catherinenyakio2901
      @catherinenyakio2901 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very informative,where can I get the seeds?
      I am in Kenya.

  • @AmandaSmith-od3ep
    @AmandaSmith-od3ep 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG. Hi’s really GOOD. Thank you

  • @samsk8tin832
    @samsk8tin832 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome thanks for the tips, I think I know why my tips are browning now, cheers mate 👍

  • @torquistrome9061
    @torquistrome9061 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would give him a hug🌺

  • @bethminer7634
    @bethminer7634 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Loved the video...

  • @masonreeves4775
    @masonreeves4775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Me an American: It's pronounced "uh-re-gun-oh"

    • @freeman10000
      @freeman10000 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🇦🇺 o-ri-GAR-no

    • @davidthedeaf
      @davidthedeaf หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me, an American: It’s pronounced “ore-REGG-gannoh.”

  • @ShirielPilones
    @ShirielPilones 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video

  • @hardayaldawra1458
    @hardayaldawra1458 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Highly informative videos.

  • @kamilaschertel6502
    @kamilaschertel6502 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tips!!

  • @suzannemossor8796
    @suzannemossor8796 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love your videos, your awesome.

  • @romeoabina7474
    @romeoabina7474 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice thanks to you

  • @kalpnasingh7188
    @kalpnasingh7188 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for nice tips

  • @aparnakulkarni6268
    @aparnakulkarni6268 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello from Oman. Hi very interesting video. I was searching for zaater planting n found your video. Awesome.

  • @jerrieyum
    @jerrieyum 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video sir! I love Oregono it’s very pretty when it’s healthy.

  • @lillyinthewild3298
    @lillyinthewild3298 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much, my oregano started turning brown in the center and I think it was because it was too moist, I had it happen to my rosemary and thyme as well.