Discover the delicate, sweet aroma of Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana)—a milder relative of oregano prized for its floral, honey-like flavor.
Grow a Versatile Herb for Mediterranean & Global Cuisines!
Sweet Marjoram features soft, gray-green leaves and clusters of tiny white to pink flowers that attract pollinators. Harvest fresh leaves to flavor soups, stews, dressings, and stuffings, or dry for long-lasting seasoning blends.
Product Features:
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Seed Type: Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Seed Count: 300+ seeds per packet
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Germination Rate: 75–90%
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Germination Time: 10–14 days
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Leaf Flavor: Sweet-flowered, slightly peppery with pine-mint undertones
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Plant Habit: Compact, mounding perennial; 30–40 cm tall and wide
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Flower Color: White to pale pink clusters in early summer
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Direct or Nursery): February to April
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Transplanting (If Started Indoors): 4–6 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 4–6 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 15 °C – 28 °C
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Sunlight: Full sun to light shade (5+ hours daily)
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Watering: Moderate—allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings; drought-tolerant once established
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Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile loam amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.5
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Spacing: 30–35 cm between plants
Why Grow Sweet Marjoram?
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Delicate flavor: perfect for light sauces, salads, and herb blends
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Attracts pollinators: early flowers draw bees and beneficial insects
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Perennial harvest: returns each year for multi-season use
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Ornamental value: soft foliage and blooms enhance herb borders
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Easy care: low-maintenance and suited to containers or beds
