HOW TO GROW MARJORAM FROM SEEDS

Marjoram seeds can be started indoors from February to April in plug trays. Direct sowing on the ground is less reliable than starting indoors. The best results can be achieved by maintaining a constant soil temperature of 15°C. Seeds should germinate in a week or two. The seeds of marjoram are dusty, so handle them with care. Use sterilized seed starting mix to prepare your containers or trays and water, then mix thoroughly. Then try to distribute the tiny seeds evenly on the surface of the wet soil. Avoid burying the seeds. During seedling growth, reduce watering so that the soil is only damp, not soaked.

CARE AFTER GERMINATION OF MARJORAM

Sun and warmth are the best conditions for growing. Leave a gap of 25 cm between plants when thinned or transplanted. Cut back after flowering to prevent them from getting straggly. As autumn approaches, divide a few to keep indoors during the winter. For the rest of your plants, trim their growth to about 6cm from the soil. Water regularly, but do not overwater. Keep plants trimmed throughout the growing season by cutting the leaves. In order to stimulate new growth, cut back the plants to the ground when flower buds appear. Marjoram is a perennial plant that can be left in the ground in southern climates, Zone 9 and above. 

MARJORAM USES AND HEALTH BENEFITS

Cooks in North America and the Mediterranean use marjoram. Prepare vegetables, tomato-based dishes, stuffings, forcemeats, sausages, preserved meats, game, poultry, and pulses. Chop the leaves, but do not use the stems; add at the end of the cooking process. The herb marjoram is used in various traditional and folk remedies and has several benefits. Compounds found in marjoram have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Women may benefit from marjoram for the health of their hormones.

Note: Information provided for guidance only, as cultural practices and climatic circumstances vary.

Specifications:

• Product type: Marjoram Seeds
• USDA Zone: 9-10
• Feature: Dusty Seeds
• Soil: Well-drained
• Harvest Time: 60 days
• Kingdom: Plantae 
• Scientific name: Origanum majorana
• Higher classification: Oreganos
• Species: O. Majorana
• Use: Beneficial Herb