Skip to content
Back to Library

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

Details

Oregano is sometimes called wild marjoram and is widely used as a culinary herb, especially in Spanish, Italian, and French cuisine. Oregano is also an ornamental plant, with numerous cultivars bred for varying leaf color, flower color, and habit.

 

Culinary Uses

Oregano’s most prominent modern use is Italian cuisine’s staple herb. However, its popularity in the U.S. began when soldiers returning from World War II brought a taste for the “pizza herb.” It is most frequently used with roasted, fried, or grilled vegetables, meat, and fish and combines well with spicy foods.

 

Note: Produce at harvests will vary based on season; please sign up for our newsletter to learn what’s growing each month. 

Recipes: Herb Infused Butter, Marinated Mozzarella Pearls

Bring a Farm to Your Property

Bring NASA'S farming technology to your community with seamless harvest events, expert maintenance, and nutrient-rich foods.