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Can You Grow Oregano in Massachusetts?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

Oregano thrives here — it loves heat and poor soil making it one of the easiest herbs to grow.

Plant zones

4a–10b

Massachusetts last frost

early April

Massachusetts first frost

late October

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Oregano

Oregano is heat-loving drought-tolerant and more flavorful when stressed — poor soil actually produces more aromatic leaves.

Plant in full sun well-drained soil. Harvest before flowering for best flavour. Cut to the ground once or twice a season to encourage fresh growth. Dry or freeze for winter use.

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Gardening in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has a humid continental climate. Boston and coastal areas are Zone 6a-6b; inland areas are colder at Zone 5b-6a. Four seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.