Marjoram
Origanum majorana

MARJORAM SEED COUNT PER GRAMME: 4.500
DURATION OF GERMINATION (YEARS): 3-4
DAYS NEEDED TO GROW: N. 10
UE MINIMUM VALUES FOR SELLING:
PURITY 95% - GERMINATION 75%
CULTIVATION METHODS
a) Direct sowing
Period: march-april
Quantity of seeds kg./ha.1-1,5
Depth of sowing: in surface
Row to row distance cm. 30/35
Plant to plant distance cm. 15/20
b) Sowing in nursery
Period: june
Quantità of seeds: 3 grams for 10 m²
Period: autumn
Distance: as indicated on direct sowing

inflorescence

EDIBLE PART: fresh or dried leaves and
inflorescences.
HARVEST PERIOD: from may upto all
summer long.
PRODUCTION: 1.500/2.000 kg./ha. from
the second year,
seeds 100/200 kg./ha.
PURPOSE: in the kitchen (as flavouring
for dishes), in herbalist’s shop (infusi),
industries dealing with medicines,
cosmetics (perfumes - soaps), for liquors,
wines, vinegars.