Soil
Average, well drained.
Position
Full sun to partial afternoon shade.
Frost tolerant
Hardy only where winters are mild. In cold climates, pot up plants in fall and grow them through winter indoors. Marjoram is easy to root from 2-inch long stem tip cuttings.
Feeding
Not generally needed.
Companions
Oregano, Thyme and Pepper.
Spacing
Single Plants: 7″ (20cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 5″ (15cm) with 9″ (25cm) row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Start with a purchased plant, or start seeds indoors and set out at about the time of your last frost.
Notes
Frequent pinching back helps to keep plants bushy and full, and it delays flowering.
Harvesting
Gather sprigs as needed in the kitchen. Gather stems for drying in early summer, just before the plants bloom.
Troubleshooting
May become lanky by midsummer. Trim back to promote the emergence of new growth.