Sweet Marjoram seeds
Sweet Marjoram is a Medeterannia herb that is extraordinarily fragrant and harnesses citrus and pine flavors. The leaves are oblate with a slight silver tinge to them. It's a prolific herb that can spread, so growing it in a container or in an area with a partition is a good option. The flowers of Sweet Marjoram are edible and can also be used to make essential oils, soaps, and teas. Sweet Marjoram has been touted for its medicinal benefits and used for internal and external ailments for centuries. Sweet Marjoram is a tender perennial but can be grown in containers and brought inside to overwinter.
Seed count: 100
Botanic name:
Origanum majorana
Plant spacing:
6-8 inches apart / 18 inches for rows
Color:
Bright green foliage with purple flowers
Sowing depth:
Surface sow
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Sweet Marjoram can be used in meat marinades, homemade dressings, hand-blended teas, or to add an exceptional layer of flavor to sauteed vegetables. It has also been used medicinally and may provide benefits in regard to colds, coughs, cramps, as a diuretic, ear infections, gastrointestinal problems, headaches, and paralysis, as well as arthritis, chest congestion, and muscle aches. It can also be used to make a natural mouthwash.
Frost Hardy:
No
Maturity days:
85-90 days
Life cycle:
Perennial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Knotted oregano, Knotted Marjoram, True Marjoram.
Vine Habit:
