Maintenance and Growing Tips

Your marjoram plants can bloom knot-like buds throughout the summer with proper care. Here are some essential tips for cultivating and maintaining a healthy herb plant:

• Location: Marjorams thrive best in climates found in Zones 7 to 11. Use our tool to find your zone and see if marjorams are a suitable addition to your garden. Marjorams are ideal for outdoor gardens or indoor pots near windows with plenty of sunlight. If your marjoram is potted, we recommend bringing it inside for the winter. 

• Planting: Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost date or sow seeds directly into the garden after the danger of frost has passed.

• Soil: Ensure the soil is well-draining and moderately fertile. Marjoram plants tend to prefer soil with a somewhat grave or rocky consistency. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can cause root rot.

• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods. However, avoid over-watering as marjorams are prone to rot when exposed to too much moisture. Water at the base of the plant to prevent fungal diseases. Make sure the soil is dry to the touch before watering. Once your marjoram is established, it can withstand moderate droughts. 

• Pruning and Harvesting: Regularly trim the stems to encourage bushy growth and harvest fresh leaves for culinary use. Harvest leaves as needed throughout the growing season. For the best flavor, gather leaves in the morning after the dew has dried but before the sun is high.