How to Grow Orazio
Foeniculum vulgare
Your complete guide to growing Orazio.
📷 Wikipedia: FennelWhen to Plant Orazio
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | April – May | — | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | July – October |
| Zone 5 | March – April | — | June – October |
| Zone 6 | March – April | — | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | June – November |
| Zone 8 | February – March | — | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January – February | — | April – December |
| Zone 10 | January | — | April – December |
Companion Plants for Orazio
✓ Good companions
Oregano deters bean beetles and aphids while beans fix nitrogen for oregano
Oregano deters cabbage loopers and imported cabbage worms
Oregano repels cabbage moths and cabbage worms
Oregano repels cucumber beetles and ants
Oregano repels flea beetles and aphids that damage eggplant leaves
Oregano deters aphids and spider mites that commonly attack pepper plants
Both herbs have similar water and soil requirements and mutually repel pests
Compatible growing conditions and both repel cabbage worms and whiteflies
Oregano repels tomato hornworms and aphids while improving tomato flavor
✗ Keep away from
Oregano can inhibit cucumber germination if planted too close
Both are strong-scented herbs that can compete and inhibit each other's growth
Oregano can overpower basil's delicate flavor and compete for nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
