Heirloom Herb. Sweet Marjoram produces leaves that are aromatic, mild, sweet and absolutely delicious in dressings, soups and salads. It is said that this herb is a must when cooking strong meats. The plant is a vigorous grower, often reaching 60 cm (2""²) in height. Also known as Pot Marjoram, French Marjoram or Cretan Oregano.
As sweet marjoram is a very tender perennial hardy only to Zone 7, it is almost always grown as an annual.
3200 seed/gram. Sow Sweet Marjoram seeds directly outdoors in a sunny site with average soil in late May to mid-June. Seed can also be started indoors in a soil-less mix 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Keep temperature at 21 C (70 F) for the 7-14 day germination period, then grow on at a slightly cooler temperature before hardening off and transplanting outside after the danger of frost has passed. Sow seed 6 mm (1/4"") deep and 6 mm(1/4"") apart then thin to 12.5 cm (5"") apart in the garden.
| WEIGHT | N/A |
|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | N/A |
| BLOOMING SEASON BEGINS |
High Summer |
| LIFECYCLE |
Tender Perennial Grown as an Annual |
| PROPAGATION |
Start Indoors |
| DAYS TO EMERGENCE |
7 to 14 |
| LIGHT |
Full Sun |
| GROWTH HABIT |
Bushy |
| FROST TOLERANCE |
Killed by Frost |
| DAYS TO HARVEST |
40 |
| DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY |
Easy |
| HERITAGE |
Heirloom |
| FAMILY NAME |
Lamiaceae |
| LATIN |
Origanum onites |
| SUGGESTED USES |
Excellent for use with strong meats. |
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