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Marjoram, Organic

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Botanical Interests Organic Marjoram Seeds

Also called sweet marjoram, its flavor is considered milder but more complex than its relative, oregano. Some describe the flavor as having a hint of balsam. A very popular ingredient in German sausage and herb breads. Fun folklore: Legend has it that if you touch marjoram before bedtime, you will dream of your future spouse. Perennial in USDA zones 9 and 10; usually grown as an annual. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.

Sowing Information:

  • Light: Full sun
  • When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED (seed is very small). 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 65°–75°F.
  • When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date.
  • Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 12 inches
  • Thinning: Thin to 1 every 12 inches
  • Days to Emerge: 10-15 days
  • Bloom Time: Spring to Early Summer

Growing Notes:

  • Variety Info: Small (¼" – ¾" wide), round, pale, grey-green, velvety, aromatic leaves. Tiny white or pink flowers appear in midsummer.
  • Attributes: Drought tolerant, good for containers, deer resistant
  • Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 9 and 10, but most often grown as an annual.



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