Marjoram
Marjoram: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Sweet marjoram, Origanum majorana, is an aromatic plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It belongs to the same genus as common oregano, Origanum vulgare, but is a separate species. Its gentle, warm fragrance gives it a particular place among kitchen herbs. Common names sometimes overlap: a plant offered simply as marjoram may therefore belong to a different species. The botanical name helps you understand exactly which plant you are choosing.The plant forms a small, branching clump, usually a few tens of centimetres tall. Its opposite leaves are small, oval, grey-green and slightly hairy. Their soft surface and fairly pale colour give marjoram a different appearance from herbs with large, shiny leaves. Young stems remain flexible, while their bases can become firmer with age. Together they create a fine-textured silhouette that fits easily alongside other aromatic plants in a mixed display. The modest size does not make the leaves any less…
