How to Grow Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

How to Sow

Sow marjoram seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost in spring using a seed starting kit.
Sow seeds ¼ inches deep in seed-starting formula.
Keep the soil moist at 70 degrees F.
Seedlings emerge in 14-21 days.

How do you grow marjoram?
Can you grow marjoram from cuttings?
Can I plant marjoram and oregano together?
Does marjoram come back every year?
What does marjoram grow well with?
Where does marjoram grow best?
Should I let marjoram flower?
Can marjoram grow in water?
What herbs Cannot be planted together?
What herbs like to be planted together?
What can be planted with cilantro?

How do you grow marjoram?

Plant sweet marjoram in spring after the last frost. ...
Space plants 12 inches apart in an area with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.7 to 7.0.
Add nutrients to your native soil by mixing in several inches of aged compost or other rich organic matter.

Can you grow marjoram from cuttings?

Most marjoram plants are grown from cuttings, so they are well rooted and ready to grow as soon as you transplant them into warm soil. ... Alternatively, you can grow marjoram in containers; it's a good plant to mix with other culinary herbs such as basil and thyme.

Can I plant marjoram and oregano together?

Which herbs can be planted together? Some herbs like dry soil, and some like wet soil, so you'll want to keep the same types near each other so that they'll thrive together. ... When it comes to herbs that prefer sandier, drier soil, consider planting sage, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, oregano and lavender near each other.

Does marjoram come back every year?

Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a perennial herb usually grown as an annual for the fragrant foliage which is used to flavor dressings and meat dishes. ... Marjoram is considered a tender perennial, yet has proven hardy even in Zone 5.

What does marjoram grow well with?

Marjoram

Flavor: Warm and slightly spicy.
In the garden: Good companion to all vegetables.
Grows well with: Basil, chives, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme.
In the kitchen: Excellent in almost any fish, poultry, eggs, cheese (like mozzarella), or vegetable dish that isn't sweet.

Where does marjoram grow best?

Marjoram should be located in areas receiving full sun with light, well-drained soil. Likewise, marjoram plants can be grown in containers indoors and treated as houseplants.

Should I let marjoram flower?

Once you have a marjoram plant blooming fully, the flavor of the leaves isn't going to be as good. It's still perfectly safe to eat them, though, along with the flowers, which taste like a milder version of the leaves. ... You can also harvest seeds from the spent blooms for more of this delightful herb.

Can marjoram grow in water?

Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

Midsummer is the best time to propagate new cuttings of marjoram and grow them in water. Be aware that marjoram will take longer to put out roots than some other herbs you may work with, but with patience you can grow marjoram from cuttings in water with success.

What herbs Cannot be planted together?

You can grow herbs in pots together as long as you remember two rules: avoid mixing those that like plenty of water (such as chives, mint, chervil, coriander, Vietnamese coriander) with those that like a well-drained soil (such as rosemary, thyme, sage, bay, and oregano).

What herbs like to be planted together?

Generally, herbs that like the same environment can be planted together. Herbs that are commonly planted together are sage, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, lavender, and oregano, among others. You should avoid planting mint with other herbs due to its invasive properties.

What can be planted with cilantro?

Basil, mint, yarrow and tansy are good choices for companion planting with cilantro. This cool season herb, sometimes called Mexican parsley, may experience warm season growth when planted under and shaded by tomatoes. Include jalapeno peppers and onion nearby by for everything you need for a salsa garden.