Sweet Marjoram Seeds Culinary Herb
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Sweet Marjoram may be grown from seed sown early indoors and transplanted outside after frost, or sown directly in the garden, or planted as a potted plant. Use fresh or dried leaves in salads, dressings, meat, sausage, lamb dishes, beans and soups. Annual. Start early indoors or outdoors after danger of frost. Maturity: 80-90 days. 18-24" height. 15-18" spacing. Produces downy, oval, bright green leaves and clusters of tiny pale pink or purple flowers..
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SWEET MARJORAM GROWING GUIDE
Sweet Marjoram may be grown from seed sown early indoors and transplanted outside after frost, or sown directly in the garden, or planted as a potted plant. Use fresh or dried leaves in salads, dressings, meat, sausage, lamb dishes, beans and soups. Annual. Start early indoors or outdoors after danger of frost. Maturity: 80-90 days. 18-24" height. 15-18" spacing. Produces downy, oval, bright green leaves and clusters of tiny pale pink or purple flowers..
PLANTING INDOORS
Sweet Marjoram may be grown from seed sown early indoors or as a potted plant.
Sow seeds ¼ inches deep in seed-starting formula. Keep the soil moist at 70 degrees F. Seedlings emerge in 14-21 days.
As soon as seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light on a sunny windowsill or grow seedlings 3-4 inches beneath fluorescent plant lights turned on 16 hours per day, off for 8 hours at night. Raise the lights as the plants grow taller. Incandescent bulbs will not work for this process because they will get too hot. Most plants require a dark period to grow, do not leave lights on for 24 hours.
Seedlings do not need much fertilizer, feed when they are 3-4 weeks old using a starter solution (half strength of a complete indoor houseplant food) according to manufacturer’s directions.
If you are growing in small cells, you may need to transplant the seedlings to 3 or 4 inch pots when seedlings have at least 3 pairs of leaves before transplanting to the garden so they have enough room to develop strong roots.
Before planting in the garden, seedling plants need to be “hardened off”. Accustom young plants to outdoor conditions by moving them to a sheltered place outside for a week. Be sure to protect them from wind and hot sun at first. If frost threatens at night, cover or bring containers indoors, then take them out again in the morning. This hardening off process toughens the plant’s cell structure and reduces transplant shock and scalding.
PLANTING IN THE GARDEN
Select a sunny location with good drainage and slightly acidic soil. Transplant when seedlings have at least 2 pairs of leaves.
Dig a hole for each plant large enough to amply accommodate the root ball. Carefully remove the plant from its pot and gently loosen the root ball with your hands to encourage good root development.
Place the top of the root ball even with the level of the surrounding soil. Fill with soil to the top of the root ball. Press soil down firmly with your hand.
Use the plant tag as a location marker. Thoroughly water and apply a light mulch layer on top of the soil (1-2 inches) to conserve water and reduce weeds.
PLANT CARE
Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating.
Mulches also help retain soil moisture and maintain even soil temperatures. For herbs, an organic mulch of aged bark or shredded leaves lends a natural look to the bed and will improve the soil as it breaks down in time. Always keep mulches off a plant’s stems to prevent possible rot.
Keep plants well-watered during the growing season, especially during dry spells. Plants need about 1 inch of rain per week during the growing season. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It’s best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist but not saturated. Basil should not be allowed to dry out.
Pinch the stems to encourage bushy, upright growth.
PESTS/DISEASES
Monitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.
HARVEST/STORAGE
Harvest sprigs of leaves as needed through the season. Marjoram may be used fresh or dried.
Harvesting of the leaves or entire sprigs can begin when the plant reaches a height of 6". The best time to harvest the leaves is the morning after the dew has dried. Keep the plant trimmed to prevent flowering, since the leaves grow bitter after the plant flowers. Since heat tends to dissipate the flavor, add fresh marjoram to dishes immediately before serving. The leaves can also be dried or frozen for future use.
The warm, sweet flavor of marjoram makes it one of the best culinary herbs.
Try it in vinegar's, salads, and sauces. Add it to dishes with meat, fish, pasta or mushrooms.
Marjoram is attractive in the garden and makes a good edging or rock garden plant.