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How to grow Zaatar growing and care: Well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction? No, but easier to grow
Difficulties or problems when growing: Sensitive to moist, and water on the leaves
Recommended planting season? Spring / in warm climate also all year, in desert winter-autum
Pests and diseases: Leafhoppers, aphids
When is the best time to prune a Zaatar shrub ? Winter
How to prune: Dead leaves and stems
Size of the plant? 0.3-1.6 m (1-5 feet) tall, wide 0.4-1.5 m
Growth speed in optimal condition: Medium growing
Water requirement: Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun (in cold climate or )/ Half Shade / Full shade (in warm climate)
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? Yes, but require light
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information Bloom season: Spring – summer
General information about the flower Small white or purple flower that grow on stalk in inflorescence, the buds can be green or purple
Thinning the bloom: Recommend to thinning better for the growth of the leaves
Pollination is done by: Bees, flies
Vegetative Reproduction How to make Vegetative Reproduction in Zaatar? Bending a branch over and covering it with earth
The best time for vegetative reproduction in Zaatar: Spring / Autumn
How much time does it take to grow roots in vegetative reproduction? 2-5 weeks
What is the treatment for vegetative reproduction in Zaatar? Moist soil
Edible leaves Leaves harvesting season In cold climate Spring / Summer / Autumn, in warm climate all year
How to harvest the leaves? Better to cut the stems the after the plant established
Information about leaves: Leaves ovate in green color the size 1-3 cm
Uses of Zaatar leaves: Herbs, eaten raw, spices, spreads
Scientific name: Origanum syriacum
Categories of growing Planting Season: Autumn Planting , Spring Planting , Summer planting , Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants , Part shade Plants , Shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Desert Climate , Mediterranean Climate , Subtropics Climate , Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen , Perennial plant , Shrub
Plant Uses: Edible plants , Fragrance , Medical uses , Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water , Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10 , Hardiness zone 11 , Hardiness zone 8 , Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental leaves , Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers , Summer flowers
Flower colors: Purple flower , White flower
Harvest Season: Autumn Harvest , Spring Harvest , Summer Harvest , Winter harvest
Edible Parts: Edible leaves
Culinary uses: Eaten raw , Herbs , Spices , Spreads & Sauces