\ud83c\udf3f Marjoram\/Marua (Origanum majorana)
\nMarjoram is a fragrant culinary and medicinal herb.
\nIt belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is closely related to oregano, but marjoram has a sweeter and milder flavor.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf0d Climate & Weather \u2600\ufe0f\ud83c\udf26\ufe0f
\nLikes mild to warm climate
\nBest temperature: 15\u201325\u00b0C \ud83c\udf21\ufe0f
\nDoes not tolerate frost \u2744\ufe0f
\nGrows well in spring and early summer<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf31 Soil Requirements \ud83e\udeb4
\nLight, loose, well-drained soil
\nSandy-loam or loamy soil is best
\nSoil pH: 6.5 \u2013 7.5
\nAvoid heavy clay soil \ud83d\udeab<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3e Planting Method \ud83c\udf30
\n\ud83d\udd39 From Seeds
\nSeeds are very small
\nSow on soil surface
\nPress gently with hand \ud83e\udd32
\nDo not cover deeply (needs light to germinate)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd39 From Cuttings \u2702\ufe0f
\nTake 10\u201312 cm healthy cutting
\nPlant in moist soil
\nFaster growth than seeds \u26a1<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca7 Watering \ud83d\udebf
\nWater lightly and regularly
\nSoil should be moist, not wet
\nOver-watering causes root rot \u26a0\ufe0f<\/p>\n
\u2600\ufe0f Sunlight \ud83c\udf1e
\nNeeds 5\u20136 hours of direct sunlight
\nCan tolerate light shade \ud83c\udf24\ufe0f
\nMore sun = better aroma \ud83c\udf3f\u2728<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3f Fertilizer & Care \ud83c\udf3c
\nAdd compost or vermicompost once a month
\nNo heavy fertilizer needed
\nPinch tips regularly to make plant bushy \u2702\ufe0f\ud83c\udf31<\/p>\n
\u2702\ufe0f Harvesting \ud83c\udf3e
\nReady in 40\u201350 days
\nBest harvest before flowering \ud83c\udf38
\nCut upper leaves, plant will regrow \u267b\ufe0f
\nCan be dried and stored \ud83e\uded9<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3f Health Benefits \u2764\ufe0f
\nImproves digestion \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f
\nRelieves cold & cough \ud83e\udd27
\nReduces stress & anxiety \ud83e\udde0\u2728
\nRich in antioxidants \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f
\nGood for sleep \ud83d\ude34<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf73 Uses \ud83c\udf55\ud83e\udd57
\nSoups, sauces, pizza, pasta \ud83c\udf5d
\nHerbal tea \u2615
\nEssential oil \ud83c\udf3f\ud83e\uddf4
\nTraditional medicine \ud83c\udffa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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