Origanum majorana
Marjoram is a savory kitchen garden herb that tastes best fresh from the garden. Plants form attractive mounds of gray-green little leaves with pale flowers. Use leaves to season a wide variety of dishes.
500 mg
Light | Full sun |
Harvest time | All summer |
Plant spacing | 8-10 inches |
Planting depth | 1/4 inch |
Days to germination | 14-21 |
Plant height | 1-1.5 feet |
Gardener’s Notes: Sow seeds outdoors in a sunny spot in fine-textured soil when spring weather has warmed to 50F (10C). Or, in cold climates, start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date. Sow seeds thinly and cover lightly. Water gently, keeping evenly moist until the tiny seedlings emerge. Thin or transplant established seedlings to 8-10 inches apart. Cut leafy sprigs. Perennial where ground doesn’t freeze hard.