Sweet Marjoram Seeds (Origanum majorana)

Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is an aromatic leafy herb known for its soft, gray-green foliage, compact growth, and sweet fragrance. A tender perennial in warm climates and grown as an annual in cool conditions, Sweet Marjoram thrives in sunny areas with well-drained soil.

This Non-GMO variety forms neat, rounded mounds of foliage with delicate white-pink flowers in warm months. It performs exceptionally well in containers, raised beds, and sunny border edges. With its long-lasting leafy production and easy-care growth habit, Sweet Marjoram is a perfect choice for gardeners looking for a fragrant, compact plant for warm weather seasons.

Features

• Aromatic herb with sweet, mild fragrance
• Compact growth with soft gray-green leaves
• Natural, untreated, Non-GMO seed variety
• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
• Ideal for containers, raised beds, and sunny borders
• Produces delicate white-pink flowers in warm weather

Specifications

• Seed Type: Natural, untreated, Non-GMO tender perennial (grown as annual in cool zones)
• USDA Growing Zones: Best suited for Zones 7–11
• Sun Requirement: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
• Best Growing Season: Start indoors in Spring; transplant after frost
• Germination Time: 10–21 days
• Soil Requirement: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Plant Height: About 12–24 inches at maturity
• Bloom Time: Late Spring to mid-Summer
• Growth Habit: Compact, mounding plant with small aromatic leaves
• Ideal For: Containers, raised beds, sunny borders, low-maintenance gardens

Planting Guide

• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost for best results
• Lightly press seeds on the soil surface; do not bury deeply
• Keep soil warm and lightly moist until seedlings emerge
• Transplant outdoors into full sun after frost risk is over
• Space plants 10–12 inches apart for compact mound growth
• Do not overwater; allow soil to drain well between watering
• Trim regularly to encourage branching and leafy regrowth
• In warm climates, leave plants overwinter for perennial growth