Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a classic culinary herb prized for its delicate, sweet flavor that's milder and more refined than oregano. This tender perennial features soft, gray-green leaves with a warm, slightly floral taste that brings subtle complexity to soups, stews, poultry, vegetables, and egg dishes. Essential in French and Mediterranean cuisine, Sweet Marjoram adds gentle aromatic notes without overpowering other ingredients, making it perfect for delicate dishes where oregano would be too bold.
Key Features
Sweet, mild flavor – Delicate taste that's more refined and less pungent than oregano
Versatile culinary uses – Excellent in soups, stews, poultry, vegetables, egg dishes, and herb blends
Soft gray-green foliage – Attractive leaves with velvety texture add visual interest to herb gardens
Essential for French cuisine – Key ingredient in herbes de Provence and bouquet garni
Compact, bushy growth – Ideal for containers and small herb gardens
Culinary & Growing Tips
Sweet Marjoram excels in chicken dishes, vegetable soups, omelets, stuffings, and cream-based sauces where its delicate flavor shines. Add fresh leaves near the end of cooking to preserve the subtle taste, or use dried in herb blends like herbes de Provence. The mild flavor pairs beautifully with thyme, parsley, and bay leaf. In the garden, plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Harvest regularly to encourage bushy growth and continuous production of tender, flavorful foliage.
Mature Size: 12-18" H × 12-15" W Hardiness: Zones 7-10 (grow as annual in cooler zones) Light: Full sun Water: Moderate (keep soil evenly moist)
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