Majoram, organic seeds
Eco Heirloom
Information
Origanum majorana belongs to the Labiate family and is originally from India and now it grows wild around the whole Mediterranean where it is a much appreciated plant since at least 3000 years. In ancient Greece it was the herb of joy and happiness. It is a perennial short half-bush but is usually grown as an annual because of poor hardiness. Harvest the leaves on a sunny day before blooming. It is very tasty in pea-soup, pizza etc. 5000 seeds/g. A portion contains about 500 seeds.
| Product number: | K450 |
|---|---|
| Scientific name: | Origanum majorana |
| Botanic family: | The Mint Family - Lamiaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | Pre-cultivate: March–May |
| Sowing depth: | 0,2 cm |
| Germination time: | 10–20 days |
| Plant spacing: | 15 cm |
| Row spacing: | 30 cm |
| Height: | 25 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | July–September |
| Seeds/g: | 500 seeds |
| Heirloom variety: | Yes |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Sow very shallowly indoors in April and keep it moist. Plant out in warm and sunny spot.Spacing
Distance between plants 15 cm.Harvest
Harvest the leaves on a sunny day before blooming. It is very tasty in pea-soup, pizza etc.Seed
5000 seeds/g.A portion contains about 500 seeds.
