Majoran
Variety
Majoran
Approved Data
created by Marielena 🌱 at 21.12.2020
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
Harvest
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Description
Fresh marjoram is reminiscent of oregano in taste, but is less bitter and slightly sweet. Dried, it tastes even more intense and retains its aroma for a long time if stored properly. Its leaves are suitable for seasoning soups or stews. Insect friendly.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Growing tips
Light germinator. Germination after 10-15 days at 16-20°C. The cold-sensitive plant likes chalky and wind-protected sites. In cooler locations, dost is suitable, as a wild variety. Best harvested to dry before flowering. Keep soil moist, but not wet.
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Plant distance
15 cm
Row spacing
20 cm
Seeding depth
0Not specified
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Bean ((Scarlet) runner bean)
Bean (Broad bean / Faba bean / Field bean)
Bean (Hyacinth bean / Lablab-bean)
Bean (Lima Bean)
Broccoli raab / Stem cabbage / Cima di rapa
Cabbage (Pointed cabbage)
Cabbage (red cabbage)
Chickpea
Collard greens
Cucumber (African horned cucumber / Kiwano)
Cucumber (Caigua)
Cucumber (Melothria)
Gemüsekohl - Flower Sprouts / Kohlröschen
Gemüsekohl - Kai-Lan / Chinesischer Brokkoli
Jerusalem artichoke / Topinambur
Okra
Sponge gourd / Egyptian cucumber / Vietnamese luffa
Sweet pea
Diseases
Fusarium
Grey mold
Powdery mildews
Dry rot of crucifers
Angular leaf spot of cucumber
Black spot of roses
Red spot disease
Pests
Thrips
Aphids
Cicadas
