{"product_id":"sweet-marjoram-seeds-origanum-majorana","title":"Sweet Marjoram Seeds – Maggiorana Annuale | Origanum majorana – WINTER","description":"\u003cp\u003eApprox. 80 Seeds per Pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Marjoram is a highly aromatic culinary herb valued for its soft green leaves and pleasantly mild, sweet flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown botanically as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriganum majorana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatic culinary herb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild and sweet flavour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, bushy growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for fresh or dried use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for kitchen gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for pots and grow bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to harvest repeatedly once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet marjoram leaves can be used fresh or dried in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSauces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePasta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegetable dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarinades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerb seasoning mixes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavoury dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts flavour is softer than oregano, making it useful where a delicate herbal taste is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBest Sowing Season in Pakistan\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the \u003cstrong\u003eplains of Pakistan\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Lahore and similar warm-climate areas, the recommended sowing period is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober, November and December\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet marjoram performs best when temperatures are mild and excessive summer heat has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15°C to 28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis temperature range supports better seed germination and healthy early growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20–30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination may vary depending on soil temperature, moisture, seed freshness and sowing depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRecommended Grow Bags\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor home gardening, the following GREEN GARDENS grow bag sizes are suitable:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/green-grow-bag-g-8-8x8-inch-round-felt-fabric-grow-bag-2-gallon?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=G-8\u0026amp;_psid=847fa88e0\u0026amp;_ss=e\" title=\"Grow Bag G-8 Green – 8×8 Inch Round Felt Fabric Grow Bag | 2 Gallon\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG-8 – 8 × 8 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/black-g-11-grow-bag-11x10-inch-5-gallon?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=G-11\u0026amp;_psid=b6221d275\u0026amp;_ss=e\" title=\"Grow Bag G-11 Black – 11×10 Inch Round Felt Fabric Grow Bag | 5 Gallon\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG-11 – 11 × 10 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/green-g-12-grow-bags-pack-of-5-12x12-inch?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=e8306d33c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Grow Bag G-12 Green (Pack of 5) – 12×12 Inch Round Felt Fabric Grow Bags | 6 Gallon Each\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG-12 – 12 × 12 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRecommended Soil \/ Potting Mix\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Sweet Marjoram, use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost-25kg-organic-fertilizer-pakistan?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f8e2ce241\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Vermicompost 25kg – 100% Organic Fertilizer in Pakistan\"\u003eVermicompost\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% Bhalu Mitti \/ Sandy Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix both components thoroughly before filling the pot or grow bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mix helps provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoose root-zone conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic nutrition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter moisture balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy root development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid heavy, compacted soil and prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGrowing Instructions from Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1. Select the Growing Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a place receiving approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 hours of sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet marjoram can be grown in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/collections\/grow-bags\" title=\"Grow Bags\"\u003eGrow bags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitchen gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerrace gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooftop gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun is preferred, although light afternoon shade can be beneficial during warmer weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2. Prepare the Potting Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare a loose, well-drained growing medium using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost-3kg-organic-fertilizer-pakistan\" title=\"Vermicompost 3kg – 100% Organic Fertilizer in Pakistan\"\u003eVermicompost\u003c\/a\u003e + 50% Bhalu Mitti \/ Sandy Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix thoroughly before sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing medium should drain freely while still retaining enough moisture for germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3. Sow the Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarjoram seeds are small, so sow them carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScatter the seeds lightly over the soil surface or sow them in shallow rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not bury them deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e4. Sowing Depth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.3–0.5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover with only a very thin layer of fine soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep sowing may reduce germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e5. Water Gently\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter sowing, use a fine spray or gentle watering method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the upper soil surface consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/watering-can?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=watering+can\u0026amp;_psid=fbe07982b\u0026amp;_ss=e\" title=\"Watering Can 10 L\"\u003ewatering\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlooding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterlogging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLetting the surface become completely dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e6. Germination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpected germination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20–30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended temperature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15°C–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe patient, as marjoram can germinate slowly compared with many common vegetable seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e7. Thin the Seedlings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings are established and have developed several true leaves, thin overcrowded plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor container growing, retain the strongest seedlings and allow enough space for the plant to develop into a bushy herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e8. Watering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater when the upper layer of soil begins to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet marjoram prefers moderate watering and does not perform well in continuously wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood drainage is particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e9. Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended potting mix already contains Vermicompost, so avoid excessive fertilizer during early growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf additional feeding is needed later, use a mild and balanced fertilizer at a conservative dose. Recommended Organic Fertilizer is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/veggie-mix-organic-fertilizer?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=veggie+mix\u0026amp;_psid=1314dcb71\u0026amp;_ss=e\" title=\"Veggie Mix Fertilizer\"\u003eVeggie Mix\u003c\/a\u003e. Add 3-4 Tbs in 12\" pot\/ Grow Bag. Repeat after 20 - 30 days during active growing season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen because it can produce soft, overly lush growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e10. Pinching and Harvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the plant becomes established, lightly pinch the growing tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis encourages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore branching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBushier growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore leaves for harvesting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest young shoots and leaves as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular light harvesting can help maintain compact growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e11. Flowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf growing mainly for leaves, harvest regularly before heavy flowering begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf flowers are allowed to develop, they may attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSource Company:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Seeds, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50214984745217,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/6266\/6497\/files\/SweetMarjoramSeeds_GREENGARDENS_4.png?v=1787412839","url":"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/sweet-marjoram-seeds-origanum-majorana","provider":"Green Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}