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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.

Native to: Mediterranean, Turkey

Native

Introduced

Origanum majoranaOriganum majorana

Sweet Marjoram

In Stock: 2.2 lb (Total:1.8lb)

Origanum majorana

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Details

Germination:

70%

Germination test:

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Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

1,398,320

Quantity:

2.2 lb

Collected in:

The Netherlands

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832662

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.

Native to: Mediterranean, Turkey

Native

Introduced

Discover the delightful essence of Origanum majorana, commonly known as Sweet Marjoram, a cherished choice for culinary enthusiasts and garden aficionados alike. Native to the Mediterranean and Turkey, this tender herbaceous perennial thrives in USDA Zones 9-10, growing as an annual elsewhere. Sweet Marjoram forms a charming, aromatic upright mound reaching 1-2 feet in height and width, making it ideal for varied garden settings—be it borders, edging, hanging baskets, or window boxes. Its aromatic, ovate gray-green leaves offer a more delicate flavor than common oregano, perfect for enhancing soups, stews, sauces, salads, and meats.

Renowned for its resilience, Sweet Marjoram flourishes in gritty, well-drained sandy loam under full sun, showcasing excellent drought and heat tolerance once established. Optimal leaf flavor is achieved by harvesting before its modest white to pale pink blooms appear from July to August. For colder climates, consider container planting to transition indoors before winter frost. Embodying the spirit of the Mediterranean, Sweet Marjoram enriches culinary creations with its subtle, sweet, oregano-like flavor, truly embodying the "beauty of the mountain."