Sweet Marjoram Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

Grow Sweet, Fragrant Herbs with Heirloom, Non-GMO Marjoram Seeds

Sweet marjoram is oregano's gentler, more aromatic cousin, and a joy to cook with. Our heirloom marjoram seeds (Origanum majorana) grow into tidy, fragrant plants whose mild, slightly sweet leaves lift everything from roasted vegetables to soups and sauces. It is easy to grow in a bed, a pot, or a sunny kitchen window.

Who it's for

Perfect for home cooks and container gardeners. Marjoram stays compact and looks after itself, so it is forgiving for beginners, and it is happy in a pot by the back door where you can snip it as you cook. If you love Mediterranean food, it will quickly become a staple.

How & when to plant

Marjoram seeds are small, so scatter them on the surface and barely cover them, since they germinate best with light. Start them indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost, or sow directly once the weather is warm. Seeds usually sprout in one to two weeks. Grow marjoram in full sun with soil that drains well, spacing plants about 8 to 10 inches apart. See our Marjoram growing guide for more.

Growing & care

Give marjoram warmth, sun, and soil that drains freely, and water it moderately. It is a tender perennial, so it returns year after year in mild-winter regions and is grown as an annual where winters are cold; in that case, pot it up and bring it indoors to keep it going. Pinch it often to keep it bushy.

Harvest

Begin snipping sprigs once plants are established, and harvest regularly to encourage fresh growth. The flavor is sweetest just before the plants flower. Use marjoram fresh for the best aroma, or dry it to keep on hand.

Benefits & uses

Marjoram brings a warm, sweet, herbal note to Mediterranean cooking. Stir it into tomato sauces, soups, and dressings, rub it onto roasted meats and vegetables, or blend it into herb butters. Its small flowers are also popular with bees.

Why cooks love our marjoram seed

Our marjoram seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. It is dependable seed you can plant with confidence and save from your own plants season after season. Choose the pack size that suits your kitchen garden and start sowing.