Marjoram impresses with its suitable seasoning in many dishes in the kitchen. We show what needs to be considered when caring for the herb.
Multiply Marjoram
The life of each plant is leveled by successful propagation. In the case of marjoram, crucial mistakes can already be made in this phase of the plant's life. So you have to pay particular attention to the fact that marjoram unfortunately does not have a pronounced winter hardiness. Since marjoram is propagated by sowing, the seed should not be sown outdoors before the end of April, better from mid-May (after the ice saints). Alternatively, you can prefer young plants in a pre-culture in a warm house. Sowing can then begin as early as March. Since marjoram germinates in the light, the seeds must not be covered with a layer of substrate that protects them from drying out, but simply pressed down after sowing. The lack of light could significantly delay or even prevent the germination of the seeds. Use a suitable soil for sowing, such as our peat-free Plantura organic herb and seed soil. If everything is taken care of and the temperature during the germination process is around 18 °C, germinable seeds should sprout after 15 to 20 days.
Pouring marjoram correctly
Thanks to its origin in arid regions, marjoram does not have any complicated watering requirements. It can also cope with somewhat longer periods of drought, but this has a negative effect on its growth potential. A constant water supply is therefore advisable. Nevertheless, one should not water too much and thus risk potentially life-threatening waterlogging in the root area of the marjoram. It is therefore better to water a little too little than too much so as not to jeopardize the life of the spice plant. In particular, the young marjoram plants should not dry out during indoor cultivation.
Fertilize marjoram correctly
Marjoram makes even fewer demands on fertilizer than when watering. If the herb is planted outdoors in mid-May, there is no additional onefertilization required. The nutrient supply through the annual treatment in spring with a primarily organic long-term fertilizer such as our Plantura organic universal fertilizer or alternatively compost is completely sufficient. However, if the herb is cultivated in a pot, occasional fertilization can be beneficial, especially during the period of main growth (from the end of May). Here, too, our organic universal fertilizer with a three-month long-term effect is a very good choice. The use of a primarily organic long-term fertilizer also reduces the risk of over-fertilization, which can be dangerous for the marjoram. Too much fertilizer will cause overgrowth and the aroma intensity of the plant will noticeably suffer.