| Genus: | Origanum majorana |
| Common Name: | Sweet Marjoram |
| Description: | Sweet marjoram could be described as a mild oregano. Bushy and lush, you will want to harvest snips throughout the growing season and trim it all at the end of the growing season to dry for later use. In Germany, it’s a popular seasoning for sausage. In the northern US, it is popular for turkey stuffing. In France, Italy, and Portugal it is used to flavor soups, lamb, veal, stews, and assorted vegetables. |
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| Size: | 8 - 12 in high |
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| Exposure: | Full sun |
| Hardiness: | perennial in zones 9 and 10 |
| Soil: | Light, well drained. pH 6.5 t |
| Uses: | A great pollinator and attracts beneficial insects. Similar to oregano. Add fresh to salads or tomatoes. Leaves and flowers are used fresh or dried in cooking many foods: meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, eggs. Used to flavor stews, marinades, sauces, dressing, vinegars, butter, and oils. Dried marjoram can be added to herb wreaths, especially culinary wreaths. A must in every kitchen herb garden! Attracts butterflies & bees. Good influence on all plants especially vegetables. |
