Marjoram Growing Guide
Origanum majorana
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