| Marjoram | |
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| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (Unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (Unranked): | Eudicots |
| (Unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Origanum |
| Species: | Origanum majorana |
| Synonyms | |
| Sweet marjoram Knotted marjoram |
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| Plant Data | |
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| Min germination temp: | 7°C (45°F) |
| Max germination temp: | 32°C (90°F) |
| Germination time: | 11 days |
| Time to transplanting: | +69 days |
| Time to harvesting: | +179 days |
| Mature height: | 30cm (12in) |
| Ideal pH range: | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Sow depth: | ⅓cm (⅛in) |
| Growing plant spacing: | 25cm (9in) |
| Growing row spacing: | 25cm (9in) |
| References: | [1][2] [3] |
Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavours. In some middle-eastern countries, marjoram is synonymous with oregano, and there the names Sweet Marjoram and Knotted Marjoram are used to distinguish it from other plants of the genus Origanum. Marjoram has a sweeter, milder flavour than oregano.
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Growing[]
Sowing[]
Sow seeds under glass in March.[3]
Transplanting[]
Harden plants off in April/May before planting to final position. Leave 25cm (9in) between plants.
Harvesting[]
Gather leaves as required. Pick before the flowers open if you intend to dry the leaves.
Lift plants and pot up to move indoors in autumn.
Troubles[]
- Full troubles list: Mint troubles
References[]
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