When to Plant Italian Oregano in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, start seeds indoors around April 18, transplant or plant outdoors June 13 to September 1, and expect your first harvest around September 1. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
Italian Oregano planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
Start seeds indoors
Apr 18
Transplant outdoors
Jun 13
Projected first harvest
Sep 1
Italian Oregano is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
Italian Oregano planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
Start seeds indoors
Apr 8
Transplant outdoors
Jun 3
Projected first harvest
Aug 22
Italian Oregano is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with italian oregano
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