Marjoram

About This Plant...

Family: Labiatae

Genus and species: Origanum majorana

Plant type: tender perennial

Height and width: 10-12 inches high; 10 inches wide

Location and soil: sun; rich, well-drained soil; will grow indoors

Uses: fresh or dried leaves in soups, stews, and sauces; meat, fish, and egg recipes; salads and vegetables

Propagation methods: seeds

Indoor Sowing...

Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-10 weeks

When to transplant to garden: after last spring frost

Outdoor Sowing...

When to sow outdoors: after last spring frost

Other Sowing Guidelines...

Approx. germination time: 8-14 days

Germination temp.: 70 degrees F.

Days to maturity: 70 days

Transplanting Guidelines...

Spacing between plants: 12 inches

Spacing between rows: 18 inches

Growing On...

Pests:

Diseases:

Harvest: pick fresh leaves as needed; for drying, just before full flowering, cut stems with flower heads attached and dry on wire racks in a cool, airy place, then pick off leaves and store in an airtight jar

Growing tips: light improves germination; plant is quite frost-sensitive

Find Marjoram on Shopping Options