5 Tips How to Grow a Ton of Oregano in Containers

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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Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland Australia about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). I started Self Sufficient Me in 2011 as a blog website project where I document and write about backyard food growing, self-sufficiency, and urban farming in general. I love sharing my foodie and DIY adventures online so come along with me and let's get into it! Cheers, Mark :)

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Thank you for being the Steve Irwin of plants

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This made me crack up in laughter XD thanks

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

[@Agnes47100]

Another awesome video, thank you for your advise

[@tamarabradshaw4799]

hilarious 😂

[@holli3150]

@@jerrylisby5376crikey!

[@chiefredbird7315]

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

[@jakubjilek7499]

I LOVE ALL PLANT´S FROM THE MINT FAMILY.

[@IQSim]

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]

I love my oregano plant too. It is quite beautiful

[@beareroflife]

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

[@ZE308AC]

To bad I cant keep it it alive

[@1halnass]

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]

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

[@MothmanBaddie]

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]

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

[@zebunker]

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

[@fragilefleur]

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.

[@ktavolassi]

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 !

[@illxs]

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]

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

[@xz4409]

illxs Oregano is from Turkey too.

[@fufufuaru]

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

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This channel is literally one of the best

[@levenscott645]

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

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

[@Selfsufficientme]

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

[@Qgal5kap123]

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]

Thats awesome, how’s it going now?

[@jackalopemiscarriage]

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

[@Michael-zn2jc]

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

[@christinahorvath355]

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

[@MyRamblingRose86]

Can you walk on it regularly?

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

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!

[@user-vp1sc7tt4m]

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!

[@Gab3S0lan0]

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!

[@annmariegugliemino5009]

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

[@bigbuggie5]

I say or-reg-gano

[@nana12ish]

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

[@cultivatingorganicbyjomig1719]

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.

[@liebo76]

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

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thanks Neil! :)

[@alexvlaxos6620]

Greek oregano is the best in the world!

[@margiemurray2147]

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

[@HauntingsbyDesign]

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.

[@williepete5585]

I wish you could come to Texas so I could teach you the Governor’s English. Maybe some day I’ll swing down your way. Sure would love too. Looks beautiful.

[@CrochetwithClare]

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

[@CatsOfMarrakech]

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

[@dopadyess]

I'm American and just love the way he says oregano.

[@richreitz5815]

Cool video. Thanks for sharing!

[@triple_A_rockhound]

Iv notice bees love the flowers from Oregano flowers 👍

[@torquistrome9061]

I would give him a hug🌺

[@mcaballeropose]

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.

[@champainshowers9277]

Thanks so much I'm in a cold environment right now my goal is to grow oregano for my birthday!

[@BaudirenergieDe]

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

[@kreign2020]

I'm so inspired. Thank you

[@cainanlove8432]

Thanks for the tips!

[@KhoaNguyen-mg3qp]

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

[@gaborsimic8359]

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

[@TheAfroNoah]

blessing my night, thank you

[@wej0w]

I love how you use your siccors with 2 hands like its a garden cutting tool at 6:08, it just looks funny.

[@victorespinal1278]

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

[@presidentoxford]

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

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

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!!

[@jens9058]

Thank You for the wonderful tips!

[@donabellahardeneravlogs790]

Thank you for sharing us this tip

[@NobodyJones]

Your videos always help me thank you

[@alracm2]

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 👍🏼

[@dilbagsingh4857]

Good information

[@d251277]

lovely tips many thanks

[@mmartinez5228]

You're one of my favorite KZbinrs and I watch a LOT of KZbin!

[@dawnhendrickson2210]

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

[@sleepybearpermaculture1936]

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!

[@diannefroggatt7708]

Great tips and thanks

[@DanielBergy]

nice content, like your sense of humor

[@kalpnasingh7188]

Thanks for nice tips

[@kamilaschertel6502]

Awesome tips!!

[@obrapro]

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!!!

[@hayday8536]

Thank you for giving useful information

[@escal2707]

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

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

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TY! Love your videos!

[@ch11ew12y]

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.

[@LORGSW6]

Thank you for the very informative video!

[@sandyjones4026]

Thank you for sharing.

[@ltlbnsgarden]

Awesome tips friend! 😊

[@pranatharthiharaniyer7290]

Thank you Mark

[@carriebostic7064]

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

[@zoyq4435]

Very informative videos

[@katoucha007]

Thank you, I find that oregano and Rosemary grow well in my garden with almost no care. But I never ever could grow thyme in the same conditions without killing it... So I'm going to see if you have a dedicated video for thyme. Thanks for your tips 🙏

[@AmandaSmith-od3ep]

OMG. Hi’s really GOOD. Thank you

[@Sheryl04able]

Thank you for this video

[@IAmMisterD]

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

[@joeola72]

Great tips 👍

[@romeoabina7474]

Great advice thanks to you

[@minkademko2335]

Great video! I was surprised growing oregano for the first time how hardy it was over the hot East Texas summer, as well as over winter, surviving sub freezing temperatures and a light snowfall. It looked amazing the following spring.

[@sherilynalexnder897]

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!

[@carefulconsumer8682]

Excellent! Thanks.

[@_kc85]

I love it, thank you for sharing 😊

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

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Highly informative videos.

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Thank you! Loved the video...

[@bradkay2710]

Thanks for the tips love your channel getting the growing bug

[@sakthivelgardening]

very useful tips. tq

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Great video

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

[@jerrieyum]

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

[@barkingsheep5224]

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

[@9001greg]

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

[@diannecuster5189]

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

[@cslee4570]

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

[@CelticPoison]

Such love for just a single plant in the garden.

[@yc3668]

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

[@Lotisvillarin]

I love your oregano so nice!

[@eraarya2143]

Really loved your vider

[@Sheryl04able]

Wow Amazing Oregano plant

[@tonyferrari3754]

Good video Mark, love my oregano :)

[@elan3studio765]

Great Info... Thanks

[@Tamesi1]

Thanks for the tips! Regards from Mexico.

[@suzannemossor8796]

I just love your videos, your awesome.

[@ComidadeVerdade007]

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