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.

Bijgewerkt:

Licht

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

Water geven

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

Temperatuur

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

Luchtvochtigheid

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

Streefwaarden per methode en fase

Hydro
Fase pH EC (mS/cm) Water °C Lucht °C Vocht % Licht u Duur (dagen)
Kieming 6–6.5 0.4–0.8 20–24 20–25 55–65 15 10
Zaailing 6–6.5 0.8–1.2 18–22 18–24 50–60 15 18
Vegetatief 6–6.8 1–1.6 18–22 18–26 40–55 15 30
Oogst 6–6.8 1–1.4 18–22 18–26 40–55 14 30
Aarde
Fase pH EC (mS/cm) Water °C Lucht °C Vocht % Licht u Duur (dagen)
Kieming 6.3–6.8 0.4–0.8 20–25 55–65 15 10
Zaailing 6.3–6.8 0.8–1.2 18–24 50–60 15 18
Vegetatief 6.3–7.1 1–1.6 18–26 40–55 15 30
Oogst 6.3–7.1 1–1.4 18–26 40–55 14 30
Kokos
Fase pH EC (mS/cm) Water °C Lucht °C Vocht % Licht u Duur (dagen)
Kieming 6–6.5 0.4–0.8 20–24 20–25 55–65 15 10
Zaailing 6–6.5 0.8–1.2 18–22 18–24 50–60 15 18
Vegetatief 6–6.8 1–1.6 18–22 18–26 40–55 15 30
Oogst 6–6.8 1–1.4 18–22 18–26 40–55 14 30

Veelvoorkomende problemen

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 (Aarde)
≥ 3 L
Min. container (Kokos)
≥ 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 Vegetatief — fresh or dried
  • Flowers · edible from Bloei

Opbrengsttechnieken

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

Florabase

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