More about the plant below:
Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
category:herbs
position : sun
height : up to 40 cm
frost resistance : to -15 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly alkaline
preferences soil : fertile, sandy loam, well-drained, rich in calcium
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : white, pink
shape : bushy
period flowering : June-July
seeding : spring
reproduction:seed
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : balconies, edible and honey plant, terraces, herb bed
pace of growth : fast
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Marjoram is a popular spice and medicinal plant grown in our country as an annual.Like most herbs it comes from the sunny south of Europe.
Marjoram growth form
In its homeland, marjoram grows as a perennial semi-shrub. In our conditions, it reaches a height of 30 to 50 cm.Stems are angular in cross section, reddish and fluffedFine hairs also appear on small, oval leaves. From June to September, many small white, lilac or pink flowers open at the tips of the shoots.
Marjoram - position
For the marjoram to mature and develop its specific aroma, sun and warmth are essential. The substrate should be permeable and fertile.Heavy soils should be treated with sand.
Marjoram - cultivation
From March, marjoram can be grown on the windowsill.From May the seeds can be sown directly into the ground; Cover the small seeds with a thin layer of soilSeedlings from residential cultivation should be planted into the ground from the end of May, 2-3 per nest, keeping approx.25 cm spacing between plants (in rows and between rows). We stop ground marjoram. We cultivate the crops regularly.
Application of marjoram
Marjoram is added to hard-to-digest dishes, fatty meats, it is also used in butchering for the production of sausages.As a seasoning it is an indispensable addition to sour rye soup.Root infusions have a diuretic and slight sedative effect. The buds are harvested shortly before opening. Whole stems are also suitable for drying.
Tip
If we don't cut the shoots too deep, they will soon start to grow back. It is therefore possible to harvest the herb again.
