When to plant oregano in Coos Bay and North Bend, OR

Plant young oregano plants in Coos Bay and North Bend Apr 1 – May 27.

Easy Plant young plants

Why these dates

Coos Bay and North Bend's typical last spring frost is February 21. On the coast, the soil is usually ready for oregano around April 1.

Coast. Mild winters but cool, foggy summers. Frost is rarely the problem; warmth is. Pick early, cool-tolerant varieties of tomatoes and squash.

Pick a sunny spot with soil that drains well, and mix in an inch or two of compost.
Plant young oregano plants Apr 1 – May 27, 12 to 18 inches apart. Plant at the depth it grew in the nursery pot.
Water sparingly once established. Rich soil makes the flavor milder, so skip the fertilizer.
Harvest: Cut stems just before flowering, when flavor peaks. Dry bunches upside down in a shady, airy spot.

Few pests. Plants sprawl and get woody; cut them back by half in early summer.

A hardy perennial that thrives on neglect. Flavor is strongest just before it flowers.

When is the last frost in Coos Bay and North Bend, OR?

Typically February 21. In 9 years out of 10, frost is over by March 25. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for North Bend Regional Airport.

Is it too late to plant oregano in Coos Bay and North Bend?

The spring planting window runs through May 27. Later plantings tend to struggle in summer heat.

How long until I can pick oregano?

Pick lightly the first year, freely after that. Cut stems just before flowering, when flavor peaks. Dry bunches upside down in a shady, airy spot.