How to grow Marjoram

Origanum majorana

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.

Transplanting Marjoram

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.

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.

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

When should I plant Marjoram?

Our when to plant Marjoram estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Marjoram before or after your last frost date.
49 days before Last Frost Date

Marjoram Folklore & Trivia

anoint yourself with marjoram before sleeping you and you will dream of your future spouse 1

Other names for Marjoram

Sweet marjoram, Majoranka

Origanum majorana L.

Misspellings: Origanum vulgara

Footnotes

1 Old Wives’ Tales, Folklore, Myths and Legends


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