How to grow Zaatar Marjoram

Indoors: Sow seeds in late winter, 8 to 10 weeks before planting outdoors in spring. Where winters are mild sow in summer for planting oudoors in early fall. Can be sown outdoors in spring, which is preferred, or early fall, where winters are wild. Sow in a cold frame or a raised protected bed. Cover seeds 3 to 4 times their thickness.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Zaatar marjoram about 28 days before your last frost date .

These estimates for how long Zaatar marjoram takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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

syriacum, from Syria; Syrian.

The name hyssop can be traced back almost unchanged through the Greek hyssopus and Hebrew esov, meaning “holy herb”.
Because common Hyssop (Hyssop officinalis) is not native to the Mediterranean area, much debate has ensued over which plant was referred to as Hyssop.
Origanum syriacum is thought to be the true Hyssop of the Bible.
Hyssop was used to cleanse the temples and other sacred places of the Egyptians.
It is mentioned numerous times in the Scriptures. While pride is symbolized by the majestic cedar of Lebanon in Jewish tradition, the lowly hyssop represents modesty and humility. br In religious painting Hyssop is used as a symbol of humility. This symbolism of the hyssop versus the cedar gives to understand the plea of King David in Psalms 51:9: “Cleanse me with hyssop that I may be pure; wash me that I may become whiter than snow”.
David committed a sin by taking Bathsheba and arrogantly accorded himself the unjust privileges assumed by foreign kings, thus “he became proud above his people.” David’s prayer for forgiveness can be understood like the plea of the leper: I was proud and haughty like the cedar, and now I beseech you to make me humble like this hyssop with which I ask to be cleansed. (Lev. 14:2-4)
Hyssop is known for its ability to purify the blood, which in Psalm 51:9 had symbolic, as well as medicinal significance.
Hyssop as we know it may or may not be the hyssop mentioned by King David.
In the New Testament, a sponge soaked in sour wine or vinegar was stuck on a branch of hyssop and offered to Jesus of Nazareth on the cross (John 19:29), showing that the cross was not as high as sometimes portrayed (Hyssop is up to 60 cm long).
Hyssop-Oregano was often gathered in bunches and used as a brush or sprinkler for purification rituals.

Wild marjoram, Syrian marjoram, Hyssop, Esov

Majorana syriacum, Majorana syriaca, Origanum syriacum