Marjoram growing in a RareSeeds hand thrown pottery on a white background.
Gardener holding bunch of freshly picked Marjoram.
Marjoram growing in the garden at Baker Creek.
Marjoram growing in a RareSeeds hand thrown pottery on a white background.
Gardener holding bunch of freshly picked Marjoram.
Marjoram growing in the garden at Baker Creek.

Marjoram Seeds

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Description

A relative to oregano this fragrant and flavorful herb is a popular seasoning. Easy to grow. 

Growing Tips: A somewhat tender perennial often grown as an annual. Start seeds indoors, Surface sow and gently press seeds into soil, light is required for germination.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Origanum majorana
Life Cycle
Tender perennial
Sun Requirement
8–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–14
Days to Maturity
70–90
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
6–8 in.
Ideal Temperature
72–76°F
Frost Hardy
No

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Start marjoram indoors or direct sow outdoors after frost, and do not sow in frost conditions. Surface sow and gently press the seeds into the soil, since light is required for germination, holding the seedbed at the ideal germination temperature of 70 F, where sprouts appear in about 7 to 14 days. It is a somewhat tender perennial, not frost hardy, and rated for Zones 9-10, and it is often grown as an annual. Allow roughly 70 to 90 days from sowing to maturity.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 8-14 days.
  • Start indoors or direct sow, after frost. Surface sow seeds, as light aids germination.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 70 F.
  • Do not sow in frost conditions.

How to Grow

  • Prefers full sun.
  • Provide fairly dry, fully drained soil.
  • Space plants 6-12 inches apart.
  • Plants reach 1 foot tall.
  • Ideal growing temperature is 70s in the daytime and in the 60s at night.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Perennials will thrive for 2 years before becoming woody and less palatable.
  • Take cuttings and make new plants if they become too woody for your liking.

How to Save Seeds

  • Seeds are mature when flower heads have completely dried to brown.
  • Cut flower spikes and place them in a paper bag.
  • Allow the seeds to completely dry and drop, shaking the bag to loosen seeds.
  • Separate chaff from seeds and store in a cool, dry place.
  • More people propagate via cuttings because it is easier than growing from seeds.

FAQ

Should marjoram seeds be covered with soil?

No. Surface sow them and gently press them into the soil, because light is required for germination. Held at the ideal germination temperature of 70 F, the seeds come up in about 7 to 14 days.

Does marjoram come back every year?

Marjoram is a tender perennial, not frost hardy, and rated for Zones 9-10; it is often grown as an annual. Perennial plants will thrive for 2 years before becoming woody and less palatable, so take cuttings and make new plants if they become too woody for your liking.

What conditions does marjoram need?

Give it full sun and fairly dry, fully drained soil, with plants spaced 6 to 8 inches apart. Plants reach 1 foot tall, and the ideal growing temperature is in the 70s in the daytime and in the 60s at night.

Customer reviews

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What gardeners are saying

  • Wonderful fragrance: Wonderfully fragrant plant, a favorite in the herb garden.

  • Fast grower: Germinates quickly and takes off once it gets going.

  • Great flavor: Good flavor for cooking all season long.

  • Comes back yearly: Reseeds itself and returns year after year in the garden.

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