Aureum

Family: Lamiaceae Herb

Aureum oregano blooms with a luminous, golden-tinged foliage that releases a bright, aromatic perfume the moment you brush the leaves.

The flavor is distinctly oregano—warm, herbaceous, and pleasantly resinous—ideal for drying or using fresh to lend depth to savory blends. Grow Aureum for a tidy, mounding habit that stays visually striking through the season, then harvest for fragrant, flavorful sprigs at peak maturity around 80 days.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 80 DaysHabit: Upright

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 28th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jul 14th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	80
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	50
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Aureum oregano hits with that classic warm, resinous oregano snap—aromatic enough to stand up fresh, but it also dries down into something that behaves beautifully in slow simmering sauces. Use it a little more assertively than mild dried oregano; it clings to fat and cuts through richness.

Best Uses

rubbery, aromatic fresh-chop finish on hot grilled meats
drying for a concentrated pantry oregano that wakes up in long-simmered sauces
stirred into olive-oil emulsions for quick finishing dressings
folded into cheesy bakes where its resin notes cut through fat

Flavor Profile

warm oregano bite herbaceous and resinous fragrant, slightly woody finish

Kitchen Pairings

olive oil garlic tomato lemon Parmesan chicken

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent and treat aphids on Aureum plants?

Check the undersides of leaves and new growth on Aureum plants weekly for clusters of soft-bodied aphids that cause curled, sticky leaves. Spray with a strong jet of water to knock them off, then follow with insecticidal soap (especially on the undersides) every 5–7 days until you stop seeing new colonies. Avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen, which can trigger heavier aphid outbreaks.

During the main growing phase, how often should I water Aureum and what soil moisture level is best?

For the 6–8 weeks after establishment, keep soil evenly moist but not soggy—aim for damp soil that holds together when squeezed, without water pooling. In most home gardens this is about 1 inch of water per week, split into 2–3 watering sessions during hot spells to prevent drying out completely. If leaves wilt midday and recover by evening, water more consistently rather than heavily once the plant is already stressed.

When is Aureum ready to harvest, and what signs should I look for?

Harvest around 80 days from sowing when the plants have reached full size and the foliage looks vigorous and mature, not rapidly fading. For best eating/utility, pick when the edible parts are fully formed and firm (avoid harvesting when they feel soft or overly loose). If you’re unsure, harvest one test portion and compare size and firmness to what you expect from your variety’s typical mature form.