Majorana

The genus Marjoram (Origanum, or Majorana) consists of 15-20 perennial herbaceous plants and semi-shrubs. The most well - known and widespread (also found in nature) species is marjoram vulgare (Origanum vulgare), which grows up to 80 cm in height. The stems are reddish. The leaves are petiolate, ovate, deeply veined and finely toothed. In summer, red-white flowers bloom, collected in apical panicles. Shoots, veins and edges of leaf plates are pubescent. In cooking, the leaves and flowering tops are used as a direct aromatic agent; marjoram also has medicinal properties. properties, is an excellent honeybee. Marjoram garden (Majorana hortensis, or O. majorana) - a species that has long been common in culture, is grown more often as a green vegetable plant. Greens are used as a spice. Marjoram calcareous (O. calcaratum – - a species with erect pyramidal ears of pink flowers. The leaves are usually pubescent. Marjoram dictamnus (O. dictamnus) has rounded pubescent leaves. The pink flowers are surrounded by purplish-pink bracts. Round-leaved marjoram (O. rotundifolium) is a rhizomatous species; the leaves are rounded or heart-shaped at the base; the flowers are white or light pink. The bracts are light green and may be pinkish-purple in color.

The genus Marjoram (Origanum, or Majorana) consists of 15-20 perennial herbaceous plants and semi-shrubs. The most well - known and widespread (also found in nature) species is marjoram vulgare (Origanum vulgare), which grows up to 80 cm in height. The stems are reddish. The leaves are petiolate, ovate, deeply veined and finely toothed. In summer, red-white flowers bloom, collected in apical panicles. Shoots, veins and edges of leaf plates are pubescent. In cooking, the leaves and flowering tops are used as a direct aromatic agent; marjoram also has medicinal properties. properties, is an excellent honeybee.

Marjoram garden (Majorana hortensis, or O. majorana) - a species that has long been common in culture, is grown more often as a green vegetable plant. Greens are used as a spice.

Marjoram calcareous (O. calcaratum – - a species with erect pyramidal ears of pink flowers. The leaves are usually pubescent.

Marjoram dictamnus (O. dictamnus) has rounded pubescent leaves. The pink flowers are surrounded by purplish-pink bracts.

Round-leaved marjoram (O. rotundifolium) is a rhizomatous species; the leaves are rounded or heart-shaped at the base; the flowers are white or light pink. The bracts are light green and may be pinkish-purple in color.

Cultivation

Marjoram is grown both in the open ground and in pots on balconies and terraces. When grown in the open ground, it is planted in a permanent place in the spring. The soil may even be sparsely fertile and almost dry, although light fertile soils are ideal. The distance between the plants is left 30 cm. Organic matter is pre-applied to the soil, for example, well-rotted manure (3-5 kg/m2) and superphosphate (40 g/m2). Very good drainage is required. Potting soil is prepared from fertile land (50%), peat (25%) and sand (25%), and mineral fertilizer is added (20 g per bucket). Marjoram can also be grown in winter in pots under glass or in another place protected from the cold.

Marjoram is grown both in the open ground and in pots on balconies and terraces. When grown in the open ground, it is planted in a permanent place in the spring. The soil may even be sparsely fertile and almost dry, although light fertile soils are ideal. The distance between the plants is left 30 cm. Organic matter is pre-applied to the soil, for example, well-rotted manure (3-5 kg/m2) and superphosphate (40 g/m2). Very good drainage is required. Potting soil is prepared from fertile land (50%), peat (25%) and sand (25%), and mineral fertilizer is added (20 g per bucket). Marjoram can also be grown in winter in pots under glass or in another place protected from the cold.

Location

Marjoram should be grown in the open sun.

Temperature

Marjoram in the early stages of growth and development is sensitive to frost. When growing in pots for the winter, they are removed to the house, where the temperature is maintained at least 8-10 °C.

Watering

When growing in the open ground, watering is sufficient only in hot and dry periods. When growing in a pot, water as the soil dries up.

Transplant

Transplanted in the spring in a larger pot than the old one.

Reproduction

Propagate in cold climates by seedling method, in temperate and southern climates-by seeds. Marjoram is sown in the spring in the ground, when the danger of frost passes.

Diseases

Marjoram, as a rule, does not suffer from any diseases or pests. Only excessively moist soil can cause trouble. It is necessary to stop watering until the ground dries out. It is undesirable to use chemical preparations.

Acquisition

Both marjoram seeds and its seedlings can be found even in supermarkets and in any points of sale of plants. It is best to buy seeds in February-March, and seedlings in the spring.