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Wild Marjoram — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Wild Marjoram
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

85-90days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z3–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant after frost; or direct sow after last frost when soil reaches 60°F

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established; avoid overwatering
Soil: Well-drained loam or sandy soil, tolerates poor soil; pH 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 12-24 inches
Season: Perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Pink to purple flowers
Shape: Delicate clustered flower spikes; narrow linear foliage
Flavour: Warm, peppery flavor with subtle citrus notes and herbal complexity; edible flowers taste milder and slightly sweeter than leaves

In the kitchen

Fresh or dried leaves for soups, stews, sauces, meat dishes, fish; edible flowers for garnishes, salads; pairs with citrus, mushrooms, Mediterranean cuisines

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Minimal pest pressure; rarely affected by spider mites or whiteflies under drought conditions
Diseases: Root rot if overwatered; occasionally powdery mildew in humid climates with poor air circulation

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December
11	January	January – March	—	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesWild marjoram repels aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies that commonly attack tomatoes

PeppersProvides natural pest protection against aphids and improves growth through aromatic compounds

EggplantDeters flea beetles and other pests that damage eggplant foliage

CabbageRepels cabbage moths, cabbage worms, and other brassica pests

BroccoliNatural deterrent for cabbage white butterflies and imported cabbage worms

BeansAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control bean pests

CucumbersRepels cucumber beetles and ants while attracting pollinating insects

RosemaryCreates synergistic pest-repelling effects and enhances essential oil production

Avoid

MintAggressive spreading nature competes for nutrients and can overwhelm marjoram

Black WalnutJuglone toxin in roots and leaves severely stunts or kills wild marjoram

FennelAllelopathic compounds inhibit growth and can stunt wild marjoram development

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbohydrate (g): 2.65
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 0.3
Vitamin A (µg): 264
Vitamin C (mg): 18
Vitamin E (mg): 0.8
Vitamin K (µg): 415
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.155
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 177
Iron (mg): 3.17
Magnesium (mg): 64
Phosphorus (mg): 56
Potassium (mg): 295
Zinc (mg): 0.81
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Wild Marjoram

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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