Perennial in zones 6-8, but often grown as an annual. Annual in colder zones.
Plants prefer well-drained soil.
Trim plant when buds appear and before flowering in order to ensure continued growth. Marjoram may be divided in spring or fall.
Plant out after danger of frost.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Marjoram is a half hardy plant.These estimates for how long Marjoram takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 6 days | Min 1 days | Max 15 days (37)
Average 7 days | Min 2 days | Max 101 days (8)
Average 137 days | Min 37 days | Max 311 days (9)
Our when to plant Marjoram estimates are relative to your last frost date.
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Sweet marjoram, Majoranka
Origanum majorana L.
Misspellings: Origanum vulgara