Marjoram

Origanum majorana

Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a Mediterranean, drought-tolerant culinary herb. It likes free-draining substrate and plenty of light, and grows in soil, coco and hydro.

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Lumière

Full sun, 14–16 h of light. More sun means stronger aroma.

Arrosage

Water moderately and let it dry slightly between waterings — marjoram dislikes wet feet.

Température

18–26 °C; warmth-loving and frost-sensitive.

Humidité

40–55 %. Dry air helps prevent fungal issues.

Valeurs cibles par méthode et phase

Hydro
Phase pH EC (mS/cm) Eau °C Air °C Humidité % Lumière h Durée (jours)
Germination 6–6.5 0.4–0.8 20–24 20–25 55–65 15 10
Plantule 6–6.5 0.8–1.2 18–22 18–24 50–60 15 18
Végétatif 6–6.8 1–1.6 18–22 18–26 40–55 15 30
Récolte 6–6.8 1–1.4 18–22 18–26 40–55 14 30
Terre
Phase pH EC (mS/cm) Eau °C Air °C Humidité % Lumière h Durée (jours)
Germination 6.3–6.8 0.4–0.8 20–25 55–65 15 10
Plantule 6.3–6.8 0.8–1.2 18–24 50–60 15 18
Végétatif 6.3–7.1 1–1.6 18–26 40–55 15 30
Récolte 6.3–7.1 1–1.4 18–26 40–55 14 30
Coco
Phase pH EC (mS/cm) Eau °C Air °C Humidité % Lumière h Durée (jours)
Germination 6–6.5 0.4–0.8 20–24 20–25 55–65 15 10
Plantule 6–6.5 0.8–1.2 18–22 18–24 50–60 15 18
Végétatif 6–6.8 1–1.6 18–22 18–26 40–55 15 30
Récolte 6–6.8 1–1.4 18–22 18–26 40–55 14 30

Problèmes fréquents

Root rot from waterlogging, grey mould in damp air. Plant free-draining and water sparingly.

Space & Size

Final height
40 cm
Final width
30 cm
Spacing
25 cm
Root depth
20 cm
Min. container (Hydro)
≥ 2 L
Min. container (Terre)
≥ 3 L
Min. container (Coco)
≥ 3 L

Pests & diseases

Pest / Disease Symptom Organic treatment
Aphids sticky shoot tips rinse off, beneficials
Root rot wilting, yellowing in wet soil water less, free-draining mix

Edible parts

  • Leaves · edible from Végétatif — fresh or dried
  • Flowers · edible from Floraison

Techniques de rendement

Harvest before flowering (peak aroma); regular trimming keeps the plant compact.

Propagation & pollination

Method
seed
Germination time
10 days
Germination temp
18-21 °C
Sowing depth
0.3 cm
Pollination
self
Hand pollination needed
no

light germinator — press in only

Companion planting

🟢 Good neighbours: Coriander (Cilantro)

Flavor

sweet, mild and aromatic, more resinous than oregano

Storage

In the fridge or dried — it dries very well.

History

Marjoram comes from the Mediterranean and Western Asia and was a symbol of happiness and love in antiquity.

Nutrition

Contains antioxidants and vitamin K, mildly aids digestion.

Techniques

Sources

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