Origanum majorana

Origanum majorana
Sweet Marjoram, Knotted Marjoram

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Not yet sown (cold spell expected), but I'm sure it will shoot, full confidence in your expertise. Thank you for the very accurate delivery, and for the pleasant little shoots inside. I will recommend you!

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Perennial aromatic plant, perfectly hardy, which is part of the traditional Herbs of Provence. It is a great classic of Mediterranean cuisine, particularly Italian, and is perfect for flavouring pizzas. Sow under cover from April to June and harvest as needed, from July to September.

Ease of cultivation

Beginner

Height at maturity

50 cm

Spread at maturity

30 cm

Soil moisture

Dry soil

Germination time (days)

10 days

Sowing method

Direct sowing, Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat

Sowing period March to June

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Flowering time June to September

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Harvest time May to October

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Description

The perennial marjoram (Origanum) is a hardy aromatic plant that is part of the traditional Herbes de Provence. It is a classic of Mediterranean cuisine, especially Italian cuisine, and is irreplaceable for flavouring pizzas. Sow indoors from April to June and harvest as needed from July to September.

Native to western and southern Europe, where it is found in the wild, Origanum majorana is a perennial plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It forms a fragrant clump about 50cm (20in) tall and wide. Its deciduous foliage is composed of round to ovate, dark green leaves. From June to September, Origanum blooms with pretty pink flowers that can vary in colour. It is hardy down to about -17°C (1.4°F).

Origanum is a resilient and easy-to-grow herb. It thrives in sunny locations and prefers poor, light, even rocky, and well-drained soils. It is not afraid of limestone. If your soil is rather damp and clayey, we recommend growing it in a pot or on a small mound where it will thrive.

It is worth noting that Origanum is also known as Wild Marjoram or Red Tea, which often leads to confusion with its cousin, Garden Marjoram or Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana), which is less hardy and has a different scent.

Harvest: Origanum is harvested from July to September by cutting off branches with scissors.

Preservation: Origanum is traditionally preserved by drying. This is a simple and quick process that you can replace with freezing if you find it more convenient.

The gardener's tip: In the garden, don't hesitate to mix different types of plants by placing some herbs like Origanum in the middle of your perennial borders or even in rock gardens. It looks very beautiful, and the sometimes strong scents of aromatic plants often have the ability to repel insects that may attack more delicate plants, such as certain roses.

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Modified the 5 January 2026 by Solenne 10 min.

Oregano: sowing, growing, harvesting

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Oregano is a culinary, aromatic and medicinal plant cultivated for its fragrant leaves and its lovely melliferous flowering. Consumed since antiquity, wild marjoram was already used for its medicinal properties as well as its aromatic scent. Oregano was believed to possess protective and enchanting powers. For this reason, it was a plant used in the making of love potions. Today, oregano is a herb widely used in Portuguese and Italian cuisine. However, it is somewhat overlooked by the French, who often prefer <a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/vegetable-gardens/vegetable-seeds/herb-seeds/common-marjoram-vilmorin-seeds-seeds.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">common marjoram</a>, a cousin of oregano. The leaves of wild marjoram can be used fresh or dried to flavour many dishes, and are part of the traditional herb bouquet of Provence. At first glance, oregano may seem like a modest plant, but this does not account for its stunning melliferous flowering. From July to October, oregano is a remarkable host for garden insects. Its flowers are particularly beloved by butterflies. During this same period, clusters of small white, pink, or purple flowers brighten up slopes, roadside edges, and dry land. <img class="aligncenter wp-image-89333" src="https://www.promessedefleurs.com/blogwp/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Origan-plante-mellifere.jpg" alt="Oregano, a plant with melliferous flowering" width="1172" height="780" /> Very resilient, wild marjoram is an easy-to-cultivate plant that withstands both the intense summer heat and altitude temperatures approaching -15°C. It is worth noting that the ancient Greek term for oregano means "that which thrives in the mountains." Origanum vulgare, or common oregano, particularly enjoys sunny exposures, as well as well-drained, poor, and light soils, even stony ones. Limestone does not hinder its development. Only wet and clayey soils seem to be to oregano's disliking.

Harvest

Harvest time May to October

Type of vegetable Aromatic

Vegetable colour green

Size of vegetable Medium

Interest Flavour

Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm

Spread at maturity 30 cm

Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen

Foliage colour medium green

Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Botanical data

Genus

Origanum

Species

majorana

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Sweet Marjoram, Knotted Marjoram

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Perennial

Product reference • 20201

Planting and care

Sowing:

Sow in March - April, under shelter. Barely cover the seeds with fine soil. Transplant outdoors in mid-May, spacing the plants 30cm (12in) apart in all directions. To sow directly in place (garden or planter), wait until at least mid-May to avoid any risk of late frost. Thin out after emergence to 10-15cm (4-6in).

Position in the sun. The soil should be well-drained, light, and rather dry. Add a bit of sand if your soil tends to be clayey.

Marjoram cultivation:

Mulch marjoram with stones to retain heat. In pots, remove stagnant water that may accumulate. Weed regularly and harvest regularly to promote the development of new shoots. Once flowering begins, cut the plants back by two-thirds to obtain a second harvest.

Marjoram has good resistance to diseases. However, if the soil is too wet, the roots will rot. Pest insects are few (aphids and red spider mites) and rare.

You can also propagate perennial marjoram by dividing clumps in spring or autumn. Marjoram can be pruned at the end of summer.

Seedlings

Sowing period March to June

Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat

Germination time (days) 10 days

Care

Soil moisture Dry

Disease resistance Good

Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden, Conservatory

Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map