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When to Plant Oregano in Bancroft, Wisconsin (54921)

Location

Bancroft, Wisconsin

ZIP Code

54921

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Oregano seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Origanum vulgare
Days to Maturity 80 days
Mature Height 12-24"
Spread 18"
Type Spreading
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6+ hours)

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Water

Low to Moderate

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Oregano in Zone 4b

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bancroft, Wisconsin, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Oregano seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.