How to grow marjoram in Australia
Origanum majorana
Also called sweet marjoram, knotted marjoram
Sweet pine and citrus notes mark this cold-sensitive perennial herb, a close relative of oregano that grows as a low undershrub. Its leaves are the part used in cooking. It originated around Cyprus, Turkey and the Levant, and was a symbol of happiness in the ancient world.
On a shared plot: stays for years
Holds its spot for years. Check your garden's rules and how long your plot licence runs.
When to sow
We don't have reliable timing for this crop yet. Ask the growers at your garden.
Growing details
- How to start
- Raise seedlings, then transplant
- Sowing depth
- 5mm
- Plant spacing
- 25cm
- Row spacing
- 20cm
- Height
- 40cm
- Germination
- 7-14 days at 18-21°C
- Time to harvest
- 80-95 days
- Frost
- Frost tender
- Sun
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- perennial
These are typical figures, and varieties differ. Your seed packet takes priority.