Oregano for bacteria???

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nesandy Burwell, NE(Zone 4b) Nov 11, 2002

This may sound dumb but here goes. I brought in my diascia (sp?)for the winter. I planted it in fresh potting soil. But there is a white-ish moldy stuff that keeps growing on top of soil. I dig it off but it returns. Anyhow, I read in Sunday magazine supplement that oregano is good for ridding the body of bacteria. I thought I would try it for this. I sprinked some on top of soil and now my dining room smells like oregano. :-) I will keep you posted as to it working or not.

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justmeLisa Brewers, KY(Zone 6b) Nov 11, 2002

sandy, is there any chance that you are using a wetable fertilizer when you water your plant? If so, it could be salt build up on your soil. Just a thought...

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lupinelover Grove City, OH(Zone 6a) Nov 11, 2002

Yum, I would love to smell your dining room! Did you grow your own?

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nesandy Burwell, NE(Zone 4b) Nov 12, 2002

I am mostly just watering with straight water. I know it is not a salt or mineral buildup. I know what those look like. This is white and fuzzy. I think it must have something to do with the potting soil. It was a commercial bagged one but I think it was also partly compost. Makes me wonder what was in that compost. Thanks for the idea though, Lisa. Hi,Lupinelover. I did not grow. Just sprinkled it out of the spice jar. I did grow Greek oregano in my garden this year though. It made beautiful blooms. I will try to dry some next year if I get it again. I did dry a bunch of dill and that really made the house smell nice while it was drying.

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lupinelover Grove City, OH(Zone 6a) Nov 12, 2002

Yes, one great thing about drying the aromatic herbs, they sure do make the house smell good. I love to hang-dry basil for that reason. For some strange reason it always makes me hungry though :)

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