Marjoram (Sweet) in Zone 5b
Origanum majorana
Method: Start indoors — Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside — Marjoram (Sweet) needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Mar 22–Mar 29 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 17–May 24 |
| Estimated harvest | ~65 days after transplanting |
Spacing: 4 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Marjoram (Sweet).
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