Marjoram Seeds – Sweet

Grow a fragrant, versatile herb with Sweet Marjoram Seeds (Origanum majorana), a beloved culinary variety known for its mild, sweet aroma and soft, green foliage. This compact herb thrives in sunny garden beds, raised beds, and kitchen containers, offering a steady supply of flavorful leaves throughout the warm season.

Sweet marjoram is easy to grow and ideal for gardeners who enjoy fresh herbs for seasoning, teas, and aromatic blends. Its gentle fragrance and tidy growth habit make it a beautiful and functional addition to any herb garden.

Features

• Produces sweet, aromatic marjoram leaves

• Excellent for herb gardens, kitchen pots, and raised beds

• Mild, pleasant fragrance perfect for culinary use

• Compact, easy-to-grow warm-season herb

• Suitable for gardeners of all experience levels

Specifications

• Common Name: Sweet Marjoram

• Botanical Name: Origanum majorana

• Plant Type: Tender perennial; grown as annual in most zones

• Color: Soft green foliage

• Planting Season: Spring

  • Zones 3–4: Start indoors March–April; transplant May–June

  • Zones 5–6: Direct sow or transplant April–May

  • Zones 7–8: Direct sow or transplant March–April

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow February–March

• Growing Zones: Perennial in Zones 9–10; annual in Zones 3–8

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Days to Maturity: 60–90 days

• Plant Height: 12–24 inches

• Growth Habit: Bushy, compact herb