Marjoram is a low-growing herb, perfect as a garden edging or planted in a container or window box. Here’s how to plant and grow marjoram in your garden!
In the kitchen, marjoram complements almost any meat, fish, dairy, or vegetable dish that isn’t sweet.
For more information on how to grow marjoram click the following hyperlink to Farmers Almanac Marjoram.
For other resources please click on Gardening Know How's Marjoram link.
Description: Use fresh or dried leaves in salads, dressings, meat, sausage, lamb dishes, beans and soups. Annual. Start early indoors or outdoors after danger of frost.
Description: Origanum syriacum, ‘Syrian Oregano’, or ‘Zaatar’, is a special oregano native to the Middle East, especially Syria, Lebanon and Israel, and is more aromatic than its European counterpart. ‘Zaatar’ is a herbaceous perennial herb which typically grows as an upright mound up to 48 inches tall. The plants are drought-tolerant and hardy to 10°F, and will tolerate a variety of soils as long as they are well drained. In summer the plant is covered in white flowers and is a virtual magnet for pollinating insects. For culinary use, sheer to the ground, which will also encourage new leafy growth. ‘Za’atar’ is easy to grow, deer-resistant and is ornamental in window boxes, hanging baskets or other containers. Use ‘Za’atar’ as a spice wherever you would use oregano, marjoram or thyme; for meats, breads, spice blends and in Middle Eastern cuisine.
