Marjoram 'Sweet'

4.5" POT

This herb is related to and has a similar flavor to oregano, but with a slightly more sweet taste. It is very useful in a variety of herb blends and marinades and is a popular ingredient in German sausage and herb bread. It also adds a nice mellow flavor to a variety of vegetables and is tasty in salads, herb butter, and vinaigrettes. Sweet marjoram is a slow-growing plant with thin grey-green leaves. It will grow approximately 12 inches tall and is grown as a summer annual in Colorado. Trim off flower buds when they appear to ensure continued growth. Once this plant flowers, it diverts all energy away from foliage growth and towards flower and seed production. Sweet marjoram is an excellent container herb and can be grown outdoors in the summer and then moved indoors throughout the winter.

Planting & Growing Sweet Marjoram

• Light: Plant in full sun for best results.

• Water: Sweet marjoram likes a slightly dry climate, so be careful not to overwater. Water when the top inch or two of soil is dry to the touch. Do not allow container plants to dry out completely.

• Soil: Grows best in rich, well-draining soil. Consider mixing compost in with your soil and fertilize periodically throughout the growing season. A soil pH of 6.7-7.0 is ideal.

• Planting: Can be planted outside or grown indoors as a container herb. Double check the pot has a hole for drainage before potting.