How To Care For Oregano Plant Outdoors. Water oregano about once a week being careful not to overwater. The soil needs to be loose well-draining and sandy gritty.
Water oregano about once a week being careful not to overwater. Oregano does not need regular doses of fertilizer. Wet soils can cause root rot.
It does not need a lot of water but it does well with regular watering.
If you are planting a cutting or transplanting a seedling or small plant make sure the ground temperature is at least 70F. Oregano plants should be cut back to the ground and covered with a layer of mulch for overwintering outdoors. When fully dried strip off the leaves and store in an air-tight jar. Oregano does not need regular doses of fertilizer.