Oregano

Oregano is one of the defining herbs of the Mediterranean kitchen, with a bold, warm flavour that stands up to cooking far better than most fresh herbs. It’s indispensable in Greek salads, Italian tomato sauces, pizza, lamb dishes, and roasted vegetables. Unlike basil or parsley, oregano actually intensifies in flavour when dried, which is why both fresh and dried forms are pantry staples.

Fresh oregano has a brighter, more peppery bite than its dried counterpart, and works beautifully torn over salads, stirred into dressings, or added to marinades. It pairs naturally with olive oil, lemon, garlic, tomatoes, and grilled meats — the building blocks of the food many Australians grew up eating.

Oregano grows easily in Australian gardens and thrives in hot, dry conditions, making it one of the most low-maintenance herbs to keep on hand. Several varieties exist, from the classic Greek oregano to the broader-leafed Italian type.

Farmed
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How it's made

Oregano is grown from seed or cuttings in well-drained soil with full sun. The plant is a hardy perennial that produces small leaves along woody stems. Fresh oregano is harvested by cutting stems just above a leaf node, which encourages bushy regrowth. For commercial sale, stems are bunched, misted to maintain freshness, and packed into clamshell containers or bags. Harvesting is done by hand or with small mechanical harvesters.

Nutrition (per 100g)

Energy 95kcal
Protein 3.3g
Carbs 0.6g
Fat 5.9g
Fibre 14.1g Sugar 0.4g
Mass Distribution

What it costs the planet (per kilo)

Carbon ≈0.5kg
Freshwater ≈130L
Land ≈0.4

≈ Estimated — worked out from a category-typical value further up its supply chain. Where this comes from →

Where it comes from

In the kitchen

Used as

fresh mediterranean herb

Goes well with
Classic dishes
  • Margherita pizza
  • Greek salad
  • Moussaka
  • Grilled lamb

Keeping it

In the fridge: 14–21 days.

In the pantry: 7–14 days.

Advice from Cubud’s own keeping notes — how to keep it, not a measured number.

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Where this data comes from

Nutrition data from

FSANZ

How it was calculated

Borrowed

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