HERB-MARJORAM-SWEET
HERB-MARJORAM-SWEET
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Origanum majorana
HERB-MARJORAM-SWEET is a rich, sweet tasting herb that is used exchange with oregano. It has tender leaves & stems, grows well just about anywhere, & is a great kitchen windowsill garden choice. Sweet marjoram could be described as mild oregano. Bushy & lush, you can harvest snips throughout the growing season & trim it all at the end of the season to dry for later use. A fast-growing tender perennial, it is grown as an annual in most parts of the country. Aroma is similar to oregano but sweeter. Dense plant, medicinal, calming & soothing. Used in aromatherapy preparations.
Marjoram seeds can be sown directly into the soil at the beginning of spring. Lightly cover with soil and pat gently to cover. Water only when dry and feed twice during the growing season. At the end of the season, cut back the leaves and cover the area with mulch to protect the roots from the cold winter.
| Germination Time (Days) | 14 – 20 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 5 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 50 |
| pH | 6 – 6.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | – |
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 feet)
Season of Interest
Summer to early Autumn
Temperature Range
18 - 25 °C
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Perennial
Frost Hardy / Tender
Frost Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Raise seedlings
Soil
Well-drained, sandy loam soil
pH
6.5 - 7.5
Soil Temperature
20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)
Seed Preparation
None required
Sowing Depth
0.3 cm (0.1 inches)
Plant Spacing
20 cm (8 inches)
Row spacing
30 cm (12 inches)
Watering
Light, prefers dry soil between watering
Germination Time (Days)
7 - 14 days
Harvest Time (Days)
60 - 90 days
Good Companion Plants
Cabbage, Broccoli, Celery
Bad Companion Plants
None specific
Pests
Spider mites, Aphids
Diseases
Powdery mildew, Root rot if overwatered
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When I started this journey in 2009, I found nothing existed commercially, that was reasonably priced and easy to use. There was a homemade system which I also found was not that user-friendly.
Then a friend of mine told me about a homemade method she used. However, when I tried her method, I found this also didn’t suit my needs, as it too had flaws that I considered where important. It did not keep vermin out, did not have a lockable lid and (to me) looked unsightly in the garden
