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Botanical Interests® Marjoram Organic - 0.2g (~480 seeds)
Also called sweet marjoram, its flavor is considered milder but more complex than its relative, oregano. Some describe the flavor as having a hint of balsam. A very popular ingredient in German sausage and herb breads. Fun folklore: Legend has it that if you touch marjoram before bedtime, you will dream of your future spouse. Perennial in USDA zones 9 and 10; usually grown as an annual. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.
Sowing Tips:
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED (seed is very small). 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 65°–75°F.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 12"
Row Spacing: 18"
Thinning: Thin to 1 every 12"
Variety Info:
Family: Laminaceae
Native: Cyprus and Turkey
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 9 and 10, but most often grown as an annual.
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 12"–18" tall, 12" wide
Variety Info: Small (¼" – ¾" wide), round, pale, grey-green, velvety, aromatic leaves. Tiny white or pink flowers appear in midsummer.
Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Deer Resistant
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