plant

Sweet marjoram

Origanum majorana

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Sweet marjoram (Origanum majorana) — a plant, for Full sun, Medium water. Companions: Tomato, Cabbage.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermoderate

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomasslow to medium
Nectarattracts pollinators

Companions

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceSeeds germinate after the last spring frost when soil temperatures are consistently warm.
floweringFlowering typically begins in mid-summer, triggered by lengthening days and warm temperatures.
harvestLeaves can be harvested continuously from early summer until the first autumn frost.
senescenceFoliage dies back with the first autumn frost, though it can be evergreen in mild climates.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Soil texturesandy, loamy
Organic matterLow
Compaction toleranceLow

Propagation

Methodsseed, cuttings, division
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationnone
Self-seedingLight
Divisionspring

Wildlife & pests

Attractsbees, butterflies