Aromatic HerbsBeginner
Marjoram
Origanum majorana
Scientific Name
Origanum majorana
Family
Lamiaceae
Origin
Mediterranean and Middle East
Type
Perennial (often grown as annual)
80-90 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Sweet, mild oregano, floral
- Mediterranean cuisine
- Poultry and meat dishes
- Stuffings
- Tomato sauces
- Herbes de Provence
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
FebruaryMarch
Sow Outdoors
MayJune
Harvest
JuneJulyAugustSeptember
Health Benefits
- Digestive aid
- Traditional headache remedy
- May help with anxiety
- Antioxidant properties
- Traditional for menstrual discomfort