Marjoram grow and care – shrub of the genus Origanum and also known as Sweet marjoram, Marjoram perennial evergreen but in cold climate grow as annual, plant also used as fragrant plant, grow in mediterranean, subtropical or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 7-11.
Marjoram leaves
Leaves edible green the size 1-2 cm, different growth of leaves winter and summer, the summer leaves smaller and thick
Buds are edible in green or purple color.
Flower small white or light purple that grow on stalk in inflorescence,
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How to grow Marjoram growing and care:
Well drain soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easier to grow
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Sensitive to moist, and water on the leaves
Recommended planting season?
Spring, summer / in warm climate all year
Pests and diseases:
Leafhoppers, aphids
When is the best time to prune a Marjoram shrub?
Winter
How to prune:
Dead leaves and stems
Size of the plant?
20-60 cm, 8-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun (in cold climate)/ Half Shade / Full shade (in warm climate)
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes, but require light
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
Small white or purple flower that grow on stalk in inflorescence, the buds can be green or purple
Thinning the bloom:
Recommend to thinning better for the growth of the leaves
Pollination is done by:
Bees, flies
Vegetative Reproduction
How to make Vegetative Reproduction in Marjoram?
Cutting, Bending a branch over and covering it with earth
The best time for vegetative reproduction in Marjoram:
Spring / Autumn
How much time does it take to grow roots in vegetative reproduction?
2-5 weeks
What is the treatment for vegetative reproduction in Marjoram?
Bending the branch sometime recommend to break the branch little bit, moist soil
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season
In cold climate Spring / Summer / Autumn, in warm climate all year
How to harvest the leaves?
Better to cut the stems the after the plant established
Information about leaves:
Leaves ovate in green color the size 1-2 cm.
Uses of Marjoram leaves:
Herbs, eaten raw, spices, spreads
Scientific name:
Origanum majorana
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