How to Grow Marjoram

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Marjoram is a common herb used in French style dishes. It is similar to oregano, but preferred by many because it has a much sweeter taste. Marjoram is often used to season meats, vegetables, salads and cheeses. Marjoram is a simple herb to plant in your garden.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy
Step1
Plant the marjoram seeds early in the spring. After the season's last frost is the ideal time for planting. You can choose to plant the herb indoors and then transplant it outdoors come springtime.
Step2
Find a spot in your garden that has full sun. You need soil that is well draining too. The soil does not have to be moist; marjoram can survive in drier conditions.
Step3
Dig holes that are approximately 3/4 inches deep. Cover each plant or seed lightly with soil. You should plant each marjoram seed 12 inches apart. You need to separate your rows by 16 to 18 inches.
Step4
Water your marjoram on a regular basis. Marjoram needs water to grow, but over watering the plant should be avoided.
Step5
Remove any flowers once they appear. If the flowers bloom, the marjoram leaves will have a bitter taste.
Step6
Harvest your marjoram about mid-summer. This will be just before the plant starts to flower. Pick off the leaves on a dry day and use them in your favorite dishes.

Tips & Warnings

  • There are 3 varieties of marjoram that you can grow. There is the pot variety, wild and sweet marjoram.
  • Most marjoram roots will survive the harsh winter frost. You can expect the marjoram to re-grow the next spring.

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