Marjoram
Origanum majorana
Family: Lamiaceae
Marjoram grows in full sun and prefers light, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Marjoram
Marjoram growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Light, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.5-7.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-10 perennial; annual elsewhere. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Marjoram as 7-14 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow or barely cover. Days to maturity are listed as 60-90 days.
Plant Overview
Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is listed in the Lamiaceae family and categorized as a herb with a tender perennial commonly grown as an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0159
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Tender perennial commonly grown as an annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Marjoram is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Light, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-10 perennial; annual elsewhere.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-10 perennial; annual elsewhere
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Light, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-14 days and the seed depth is Surface sow or barely cover. The listed time to maturity is 60-90 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-14 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow or barely cover
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 60-90 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.