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When to Plant Oregano in District of Columbia

In a typical District of Columbia location, start seeds indoors Feb 1 – Feb 15, then transplant outdoors Mar 29 – Apr 5. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 24 in Washington and as late as Apr 9 in Chevy Chase.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 80–90 days

Perennial herb; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/just after last frost date.

Oregano Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
WashingtonJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 24 – Mar 31
Downtown DCFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
Columbia HeightsFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
Mount PleasantFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 9 – Apr 16
Central 14th Street / Spring RoadFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
Northwest OneFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
Foggy BottomFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 9 – Apr 16
Mount Vernon TriangleFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
H Street NEFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
Pleasant PlainsFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
NoMaFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
PetworthFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
Capitol RiverfrontJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 24 – Mar 31
Park ViewFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
Golden TriangleJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 24 – Mar 31
ShawFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
BrightwoodFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
Adams MorganFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
Kennedy StreetFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
Southwest WaterfrontJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 24 – Mar 31
Barracks RowFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
Union MarketFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
AnacostiaJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 24 – Mar 31
Colorado TriangleFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 9 – Apr 16
Brentwood VillageFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
The WharfJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 24 – Mar 31
Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus BarnFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
Van NessFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 9 – Apr 16
Benning RoadFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5
HillcrestFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 5

Showing the 30 most populous of 35 District of Columbia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all District of Columbia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant oregano in District of Columbia?

In a typical District of Columbia location, start seeds indoors Feb 1 – Feb 15, then transplant outdoors Mar 29 – Apr 5. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 24 in Washington and as late as Apr 9 in Chevy Chase.

When is the last frost in District of Columbia?

The average last spring frost in District of Columbia ranges from March 24 in Washington to April 9 in Chevy Chase, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do oregano take to grow?

Oregano typically take 80–90 days from planting to harvest. Perennial herb; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/just after last frost date.

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