Marjoram Growing Guide

Origanum majorana

Marjoram

Crop Rotation Group

Miscellaneous ●

Soil

Well-drained but moist soil preferred.

Position

Sun preferred.

Frost tolerant

Some types are partially frost tolerant but most are not.

Feeding

Not required.

Spacing

Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum)
Rows: 15cm (5") with 25cm (9") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Usually sow direct into soil in mid spring or raise in pots to plant out.
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Notes

Pick leaves as required from mid summer.

Harvesting

Harvest as required, a few leaves at a time. Can be dried by hanging a bunch in a dry place although some flavour is lost when dried.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Marjoram