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Marjoram

Origanum majorana

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Marjoram is part of the Origanum genus and its scientific name is Origanum majorana.

Similar to oregano but with sweeter flavor. Attractive 12-24" plants with small white flowers. Softer leaves than oregano, with less spiciness and more of a camphor taste. Adaptable to a wide variety of recipes.

It is a herb and is treated mainly as a perennial, so it grows best over a period of time (3 years and greater). Marjoram is known for its forb habit and growing to a height of approximately 30.0 cm (11.7 inches). Popular varieties of Marjoram with home gardeners are Sweet, Golden, vulgare variegata, Hortensis, and Sweet Asti.

Marjoram is great for inexperienced gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Marjoram have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Marjoram

Full Sun

Perennial in zones 6-8, but often grown as an annual. Annual in colder zones.
Plants prefer well-drained soil.

Position in a full sun location. Zone 6 to 10 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). Keep in mind when planting that Marjoram is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Marjoram from seed

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Marjoram about 49 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Marjoram

Plant out after danger of frost.

Companion plants for Marjoram

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Marjoram so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Marjoram

These plants will not grow well with Marjoram so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Misspellings: Origanum vulgara

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Category The lifecycle that this Marjoram exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Marjoram to grow? Very easy 1/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Marjoram exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Marjoram grow into? Forb
Hardiness How frost hardy is Marjoram? Half Hardy Country of Origin Where did Marjoram come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Marjoram grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches Mature Spread How wide does Marjoram grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Marjoram grow best in? Zone 6 to Zone 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Marjoram. -
Water Requirements How much water does Marjoram require? Help build our wiki! Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Marjoram need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Marjoram in? Sand Sun How much sunlight does Marjoram need to grow? Full Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Marjoram be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Marjoram? Help build our wiki!
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Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Marjoram need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Marjoram in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Marjoram seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Marjoram seedlings. Help build our wiki!
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How long does Marjoram take to grow?

These estimates for how long Marjoram takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Marjoram to germinate? 6 days Average 6 days | Min 1 days | Max 15 days (37)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Marjoram? + 7 days Average 7 days | Min 2 days | Max 101 days (8)
Days to Maturity How long until Marjoram is ready for harvest / bloom? + 137 days Average 137 days | Min 37 days | Max 311 days (9)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Marjoram? = 150 days

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