Safe from 6 months.
This guide covers fresh oregano. For dried, use a small pinch for babies under 12 months.
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Use dried or finely minced fresh leaves stirred into tomato sauce, bean mash, or soft pasta. A little goes a long way. Start with a small pinch.
Mixed into pizza sauce, pasta, eggs, or roasted vegetables. Fresh leaves can be left whole in slow-cooked dishes.
Any family use: Italian seasoning, pizza, marinades, Mediterranean dishes.
Garden notes
Grows vigorously in containers and poor soil. Harvest before flowering for strongest flavor. Greek oregano has the most intense flavor; Italian is milder. Drought-tolerant once established. Great companion plant for tomatoes and peppers.
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