Oregano
Aromatic plant flowering in midsummer when forage is scarce; bees visit it intensely and its nectar goes into thyme and mountain honeys.
- Nectar
- Good
- Pollen
- Medium
- Flowering
- JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Height
- 0.3-0.8 m
- Life cycle
- Perennial
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Oregano is a nectar plant that flowers in midsummer when flowers are scarce, and bees visit it very intensively. Its small, short-tubed flowers suit honey bees, and many flower clusters open at the same time. It secretes most in hot, sunny places on calcareous, well-drained soils.
Flowering
It flowers for about 6-8 weeks from July to September. In Turkey, subsp. hirtum (Greek oregano) in particular both grows wild and is cultivated in the Aegean and Marmara regions.
Honey and pollen
Its nectar mostly goes into thyme and mountain honeys; honey from this species alone is not common. These honeys are aromatic and amber-toned. Pollen is collected in moderate amounts.
Note for the beekeeper
Oregano fields are a valuable site during the summer dearth. Since harvesting takes place during flowering, discuss the harvest schedule with the farmer. It is easy to grow in the garden as a bee-friendly plant.