When to Plant Oregano in Zone 7

Zone 7 Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

Mar 22

6–8 weeks before transplant

Transplant Out

Apr 19

After last frost (Apr 5)

Direct Sow

Apr 19

Directly in garden bed

First Harvest

Jul 18

80–90 days after planting

Season Ends

Aug 27

Before first frost (Oct 25)

Quick Facts

Sunlight ☀️ Full Sun

Water Needs 💧 Low

Spacing 12 inches apart

Planting Depth 0.125 inch

Min Soil Temp 60°F

Germination 7–14 days

Days to Maturity 80–90 days

Frost Tolerance Moderate frost tolerance

Soil pH 6.0–8.0

Difficulty Easy

Recommended for Zone 7

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Oregano Schedule — All Zones

Zone	Start Indoors	Transplant	Direct Sow	Harvest Start	Harvest End
Zone 5	Apr 16	May 14	May 14	Aug 12	Sep 21
Zone 6	Apr 1	Apr 29	Apr 29	Jul 28	Sep 6
Zone 7	Mar 22	Apr 19	Apr 19	Jul 18	Aug 27
Zone 8	Mar 6	Apr 3	Apr 3	Jul 2	Aug 11
Zone 9	Feb 14	Mar 14	Mar 14	Jun 12	Jul 22
Zone 10	Jan 27	Feb 24	Feb 24	May 25	Jul 4

📚 Data Sources

Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.