Sweet, Marjoram Seed

Sweet Marjoram Seed

Sweeter oregano-like aroma defines this gentle culinary herb
Compact plants produce delicate edible flowers
Fresh leaves add mild flavor without overpowering dishes
Excellent with vegetables, poultry, sauces, and dressings

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Origanum majorana

Days to maturity

80 Days

Sun

Full Sun

Packet

500 Seeds

About Sweet, Marjoram Seed, Marjoram Seed

The delicious aroma of the Sweet Marjoram is similar to oregano or thyme, but has a sweeter fragrance that adds a mild and fresh taste to different dishes. This variety is a compact plant with beautiful, edible flowers, which have a mild and marjoram-like flavor, and can be used to garnish salads, soups, stews, sauces, and stuffing. Both the leaves and flowers of the Sweet Marjoram pairs well with citrus, mushrooms and fish.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

1/8"

Days to Germination

7–14 days

In-row plant spacing

12-18"

Plant profile

Life Cycle

Annual

Plant Height

24 inches

Growth Habits

Mounding, Spreading

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

112,500

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

Growing Season

Warm-Season Crop

Before Planting

A successful Marjoram planting begins with a full-sun site with light, well-drained soil and good air circulation. Loosen compacted ground and incorporate only modest compost, since overly rich or wet soil can weaken marjoram growth and flavor. Prepare a clean, fine seedbed or a freely draining container mix, and avoid fresh manure.

Planting

Marjoram may be started indoors 6–10 weeks before the last frost; types that dislike root disturbance are better direct-sown after conditions become suitable. Keep the medium lightly and consistently moist until emergence, never saturated. Space marjoram 8–12 inches apart.

Watering

Marjoram prefers moderate to dry conditions once established. Irrigate thoroughly during extended drought, allowing substantial surface drying between applications and preventing water from collecting around the crown.

Fertilizer

Marjoram is a light feeder. Apply only a small amount of balanced fertilizer during active growth, since rich feeding produces soft stems and less concentrated fragrance or flavor.

Harvesting

Clip marjoram during the cool morning when foliage is dry and aromatic oils are concentrated. Harvest leaves before full bloom, leaving enough healthy growth for the plant to recover.

Tips

Grow extra marjoram plants for succession harvests and pinch stems above leaf nodes. Allow a few flowers for pollinators or seed, but remove the rest to preserve leaf quality.

Pests & Diseases

Marjoram may develop damping-off, powdery mildew, Botrytis, or root rot. Start seed in sanitized mix, thin crowded seedlings, and keep mature foliage dry. If stems blacken at the soil line or crowns soften, discard affected plants and improve drainage before sowing again.

Monitor marjoram for aphids, mites, whiteflies, leafminers, and slugs. Remove badly infested stems, maintain weed control, and select treatments labeled for edible herbs when intervention is necessary.