{"product_id":"marjoram","title":"Marjoram","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarjoram, a close relative of oregano, is about 2 feet high with a soft, sweet fragrance and pleasant flavor. It is used as a flavoring for peas, pork, and sausage. The gray-green colored foliage provides an interesting color contrast in borders.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e300 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(50, 113, 56);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriganum majoran\u003c\/em\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial, zones 6-9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7-14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimum soil temperatures 65-70ºF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Planting Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Sow on the surface, press into soil; seeds need light to germinate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide 65-70ºF soil temperatures for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egermination. Sow a few seeds per individual cell or pot or start in a 20-row tray, then transplant into larger cells\/pots\/containers. Transplant outside after the last frost, 12\" apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sow in mid-spring in a well-prepared bed. Sow a few seeds every 4-6”. Thin to 12” apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit: \u003c\/strong\u003eUpright, spreading foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight and Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e12-24” x 12-18” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12” apart \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Needs: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage to fertile, well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 80-90 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh or dried. Leaves\/sprigs- starting when foliage is large enough, 4-6”. Entire plant- before it flowers. The strongest flavor is right before the plant flowers. Drying- hang in bunches,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e out of direct sunlight, in a warm, well-ventilated area.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Culinary, Edible flowers, Containers, Borders, Attracts bees and beneficials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e                \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinch off flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e to prolong the harvest. Pinch back foliage for a bushier plant. Overwatering, extended heavy rain, and humidity can cause the roots to rot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5280816516,"sku":"00531","price":2.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/marjoram-herbs-pinetree-garden-seeds-974.jpg?v=1762361409","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/marjoram","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}