Approx. 80 Seeds per Pack.

Sweet Marjoram is a highly aromatic culinary herb valued for its soft green leaves and pleasantly mild, sweet flavour.

Known botanically as Origanum majorana, it belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae, and is closely related to oregano. Sweet marjoram is generally milder and sweeter in flavour than common oregano, making it especially useful in everyday cooking.

The plant develops into a compact, bushy herb with many branching stems and small fragrant leaves. It is well suited to home kitchen gardens, pots, grow bags, raised beds, balconies and rooftop gardens.

Key Features

• Aromatic culinary herb

• Mild and sweet flavour

• Compact, bushy growth

• Suitable for fresh or dried use

• Ideal for kitchen gardens

• Suitable for pots and grow bags

• Attractive foliage

• Easy to harvest repeatedly once established

Culinary Uses

Sweet marjoram leaves can be used fresh or dried in:

• Soups

• Sauces

• Pasta

• Vegetable dishes

• Marinades

• Breads

• Herb seasoning mixes

• Salads

• Savoury dishes

Its flavour is softer than oregano, making it useful where a delicate herbal taste is preferred.

Best Sowing Season in Pakistan

For the plains of Pakistan, including Lahore and similar warm-climate areas, the recommended sowing period is:

October, November and December

Sweet marjoram performs best when temperatures are mild and excessive summer heat has passed.

Recommended Temperature

15°C to 28°C

This temperature range supports better seed germination and healthy early growth.

Germination Time

20–30 days

Germination may vary depending on soil temperature, moisture, seed freshness and sowing depth.

Recommended Grow Bags

For home gardening, the following GREEN GARDENS grow bag sizes are suitable:

• G-8 – 8 × 8 inch

• G-11 – 11 × 10 inch

• G-12 – 12 × 12 inch

G-8 is suitable for a smaller herb plant, while G-11 and G-12 provide more root space and are better choices for a fuller, bushier plant.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

For Sweet Marjoram, use:

50% Vermicompost
50% Bhalu Mitti / Sandy Soil

Mix both components thoroughly before filling the pot or grow bag.

This mix helps provide:

• Good drainage

• Loose root-zone conditions

• Organic nutrition

• Better moisture balance

• Healthy root development

Avoid heavy, compacted soil and prolonged waterlogging.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

1. Select the Growing Location

Choose a place receiving approximately 5–7 hours of sunlight daily.

Sweet marjoram can be grown in:

• Pots

• Grow bags

• Raised beds

• Kitchen gardens

• Terrace gardens

• Rooftop gardens

Full sun is preferred, although light afternoon shade can be beneficial during warmer weather.

2. Prepare the Potting Mix

Prepare a loose, well-drained growing medium using:

50% Vermicompost + 50% Bhalu Mitti / Sandy Soil

Mix thoroughly before sowing.

The growing medium should drain freely while still retaining enough moisture for germination.

3. Sow the Seeds

Marjoram seeds are small, so sow them carefully.

Scatter the seeds lightly over the soil surface or sow them in shallow rows.

Do not bury them deeply.

4. Sowing Depth

Sow approximately:

0.3–0.5 cm deep

Cover with only a very thin layer of fine soil.

Deep sowing may reduce germination.

5. Water Gently

After sowing, use a fine spray or gentle watering method.

Keep the upper soil surface consistently moist during germination.

Avoid:

• Heavy watering

• Flooding

• Waterlogging

• Letting the surface become completely dry

6. Germination

Expected germination:

20–30 days

Recommended temperature:

15°C–28°C

Be patient, as marjoram can germinate slowly compared with many common vegetable seeds.

7. Thin the Seedlings

Once seedlings are established and have developed several true leaves, thin overcrowded plants.

For container growing, retain the strongest seedlings and allow enough space for the plant to develop into a bushy herb.

8. Watering

Water when the upper layer of soil begins to dry.

Sweet marjoram prefers moderate watering and does not perform well in continuously wet soil.

Good drainage is particularly important.

9. Feeding

The recommended potting mix already contains Vermicompost, so avoid excessive fertilizer during early growth.

If additional feeding is needed later, use a mild and balanced fertilizer at a conservative dose. Recommended Organic Fertilizer is Veggie Mix. Add 3-4 Tbs in 12" pot/ Grow Bag. Repeat after 20 - 30 days during active growing season. 

Avoid excessive nitrogen because it can produce soft, overly lush growth.

10. Pinching and Harvesting

When the plant becomes established, lightly pinch the growing tips.

This encourages:

• More branching

• Bushier growth

• More leaves for harvesting

Harvest young shoots and leaves as required.

Regular light harvesting can help maintain compact growth.

11. Flowering

If growing mainly for leaves, harvest regularly before heavy flowering begins.

If flowers are allowed to develop, they may attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Source Company:

Royal Seeds, Italy.