Quantity
Approximately 175 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Lamiaceae
Type
Herb
Cycle
Perennial
Organic garden marjoram is an aromatic plant of great finesse, bringing a warm, fragrant, and soothing Mediterranean atmosphere to the garden. With its delicate foliage, small light flowers, and flexible habit, Origanum majorana forms an elegant clump that fits equally well in the vegetable garden, herb garden, or in a container near the kitchen. Its sweet scent, rounder and more subtle than that of oregano, immediately evokes slow-cooked dishes, fragrant soups, and comforting herbal teas prepared with a few freshly picked sprigs. In summer, its discreet flowering attracts pollinators, adding a lively and beneficial presence to cultivated areas. Easy to grow in light, well-drained soil, it particularly enjoys sun, warmth, and careful cultivation without excessive moisture. Throughout the season, regular harvests encourage beautiful branching and offer a fragrant abundance highly appreciated by both gardeners and cooks. Its soft silhouette and fine foliage also give it ornamental value, especially when it accompanies tomatoes, carrots, or cabbages in a gourmet bed. It is a refined, useful, and melliferous aromatic plant, perfect for uniting beauty, flavor, and simplicity of cultivation.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.3 cm (0.1 in)
Establishment temperature
18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Establishment time
10 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Light and well-drained
Watering
Moderate
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to September
Harvest70 to 90 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCabbage, carrots, tomatoes
Avoid planting withNone
Cooking, herbal tea, aromatherapy, herbs, pollinators
