| Plant
Height |
Up
to 30cm/12 inches
|
| Where
to Sow |
Indoors/Outdoors
in small pots 7.5cm/3" diameter or directly in the ground in sun or
partial shade.
|
| Sowing
time |
Outdoors
- March/April - temperature +16C/61F.
Indoors
- 6 weeks before the end of frosts
|
| How to
Sow |
2.5cm/1-inch
apart. Press into soil surface
|
| After
Germination |
Because
the seeds are so tiny it is difficult to space individual plants.
Transplant clumps of 3 - 6 seedlings every 6 - 8 inches in the open.
Thin to 3 clumps of 3-4 plants per pot.
|
| Growing
on - in Pots |
When
5cm/2-inches transplant 1 clump per 15cm/6 inch pot. Harden off
plants raised indoors and finally move outdoors once all danger of frost
has passed.
|
| Growing
on- in ground |
When
5cm/2-inches tall, thin or plant out to one clump 30cm/12-inches 30cm/12
inches apart.
|
| Harvesting |
Leaves
can be harvested anytime. Cut the leafy stems at flowering for drying.
|
| Uses |
Can
be used as a substitute for Oregano in most dishes. Also good
sprinkled on pizzas and Vegetable dishes.
|
