Grow a fragrant and versatile culinary herb with Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana) Seeds, a heat-loving plant prized for its mild, sweet aroma and delicate flavor. Known for its soft green leaves and tiny pale flowers, Sweet Marjoram is a popular herb garden staple and thrives in warm, sunny locations.
These Non-GMO Sweet Marjoram Seeds produce compact plants ideal for garden beds, containers, raised planters, and kitchen gardens. Sweet Marjoram is easy to grow, drought tolerant once established, and widely used in cooking, seasoning, drying, and herbal blends.
Features
- Aromatic herb with mild, sweet, savory flavor
- Non-GMO seed quality
- Produces compact plants with pale flower clusters
- Thrives in warm, sunny climates
- Excellent for fresh use or drying
- Suitable for containers, herb gardens, and raised beds
- Heat tolerant and low maintenance
- High germination and consistent growth
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Origanum majorana
- Common Name: Sweet Marjoram
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Tender perennial (grown as an annual in most climates)
- USDA Zones: 7–11 (annual in colder zones)
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
- Water Needs: Low to moderate
- Flower Color: Pale white to light pink
- Bloom Time: Summer
- Height: 12–24 inches
- Spacing: 8–12 inches
- Season for Planting: Spring after frost
- Germination Time: 7–21 days
- Germination Temperature: 65–75°F
- Cold Stratification: Not required
- Growth Habit: Bushy, compact
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Uses: Culinary herb gardens, seasoning, drying, containers
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Use well-drained soil; amend with compost for best flavor development.
- Sowing Time: Plant in spring after frost risk has passed; can be started indoors 6–8 weeks early.
- Seed Depth: Press seeds lightly into soil surface; do not cover thickly.
- Watering for Germination: Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge.
- Germination Window: 7–21 days.
- Light Requirements: Full sun ensures strongest aroma.
- Thinning: Space seedlings 8–12 inches apart.
- Watering: Moderate watering; avoid overwatering.
- Harvesting: Clip stems regularly to encourage fuller growth.
- Maintenance Tips: Pinch flower buds to extend leaf production.
