Aureum

Family: Lamiaceae Herb

Planting Schedule

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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

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Aureum Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Apr 20th	Jun 15th	Sep 3rd – Jul 15th
Zone 1b	Apr 6th	Jun 1st	Aug 20th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Mar 30th	May 25th	Aug 13th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 20th	May 15th	Aug 3rd – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 20th	May 15th	Aug 3rd – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 24th	May 19th	Aug 7th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 20th	May 15th	Aug 3rd – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 18th	May 13th	Aug 1st – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 13th	May 8th	Jul 27th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 9th	May 4th	Jul 23rd – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 6th	May 1st	Jul 20th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Feb 28th	Apr 25th	Jul 14th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Feb 23rd	Apr 20th	Jul 9th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 13th	Apr 10th	Jun 29th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 4th	Apr 1st	Jun 20th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Jan 26th	Mar 23rd	Jun 11th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 9th	Mar 6th	May 25th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 15th	Feb 9th	Apr 30th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 20th – Feb 28th

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.