.375 mg Approx. 1500 seeds
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual in most regions; tender perennial in Zones 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: | 60-70 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-21 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 6-12 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Plant Height: | 12-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright, bushy |
| Soil Preference: | Well-drained loam of average fertility |
| Temperature Preference: | Warm; thrives in sunshine |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-75 F |
| Light Preference: | Full sun to partial shade |
Starting Seeds
- Indoors: Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Mix tiny seeds with sand to help with sowing. Press seeds lightly onto seed-starting mix (don't cover) or sow 1/4 inch deep. Keep moist and provide bright light.
- Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost in well-drained soil, covering lightly as they need light to germinate.
- Germination: Soak seeds overnight to improve germination; they typically sprout in 1-3 weeks.
Maintenance & Harvesting Marjoram
Marjoram is a versatile culinary herb, prized in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. Its mellow, sweet flavor enhances roasted meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, and dressings.
- Pruning: The best flavor is found just before the plant begins to flower. Pinch or cut back plants when 6-8 inches tall to encourage bushiness and prevent flowering.
- Harvest: Snip leaves as needed; harvest flower sprays to encourage leafy growth.
- Winter Care: In warm zones (9+), it's a perennial; in colder areas, treat as an annual or bring potted plants indoors before frost.
- For Drying: cut back up to half the plant when flower buds first appear. Hang bunches in a warm, dry, well-ventilated space or spread leaves on a screen for even drying.
