What are Tips for Growing Marjoram?

There is nothing quite so fulfilling as wandering out to one’s own garden to pinch off a sprig of marjoram for a pot of homemade soup. Those people who have minimal space will love the ease and convenience that growing herbs, such as marjoram, will offer. Each herb has a distinctive fragrance and color – the perfect addition to any garden. Marjoram can reach one to two feet (.3 m to .6 m) tall. It has small gray-green leaves and white flowers. The easiest way to start growing marjoram is by purchasing transplants, or small plants. Most nurseries and home garden centers offer an assortment of herbs in the spring. They are typically purchased in pots that are two inches (5.1 cm) to four inches (10.2 cm) in diameter. Some nurseries may even sell large quantities of marjoram in 1 gallon (3.78 l) containers. For those gardeners who prefer to start growing marjoram from seeds, it is best to start the process six to eight weeks prior to the last forecasted frost for the area. Seeds should ...  more