Marjoram (Majorana hortensis) — Hungarian cuisine's oldest herb, 30–40 cm annual.
Marjoram (Majorana hortensis) is the oldest herb of Hungarian cuisine — the basis of grandmother's garden recipes. 30–40 cm tall, densely branching, annual plant. Warmth- and light-loving.
Growing
Sow in February–May. Row spacing 20 cm, plant spacing 10 cm, sowing depth 0.5 cm.
Blood sausage, sausage, pork-slaughter spice, liver dishes, potato pasta, soup. Hungarian pig slaughter feast classic.
Product details
Seed informationUntreated
Life cycleAnnual
Plant height (cm)40 cm
Harvest time (flowering time for flower seeds)July, August, September
Row spacing (cm)20 cm
Plant spacing (cm)10 cm
Sowing timeFebruary, March, April, May
Planting timeMay
Sowing depth (cm)0.5 cm
Seeds per gram4000
Avg. germination time (days)10-15 days
Optimal germination temp. (°C)15-20 °C