Marjoram

Short description of the species

Botanical name

Marjoram

Latin name

Origanum majorana

Family

Lamiaceae

Origin

The Mediterranean

Crop classification

Spicy and aromatic plants

Exposure

Light-loving

Frost resistance

Frost sensitive/annual

Optimal temperature for growth and development

20 – 30°C

Water requirements

Slightly moist soil

Soil requirements

Sandy, loamy

Soil pH

6 - 7,5

Edible part

Herba majoranae (marjoram herb)

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Interesting

Origanum is derived from the Greek words "oros" (mountain) and "ganos" (joy, pleasure), which can be loosely translated as "joy of the mountains" - probably referring to where the plant originally grew in the wild on the slopes.

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Usage

especially in Mediterranean cuisine in soups, sauces, salads and meat dishes, in traditional Slovak cuisine marjoram is an essential part of potato and legume soups, goulash, as well as dishes made from potatoes and cabbage

Inclusion in the crop rotation and fertilization requirements

In Slovakia - an annual plant, in the south of Europe, or in the countries of origin, it can be grown as a perennial herb. 

Track: II. 

Suitable preceding crops: legumes, cereals, root crops and green manure crops 

Fertilization: We do not fertilize with manure. 

Varieties: 

Since 1967, ´Marcelka´ has been registered in the LRO - a quality variety growing to a height of 0.4 m. 

Agrotechnical cultivation 

Propagation: only by seed, direct sowing (intensive cultivation), seedlings (in gardens) 

Agrotechnical cultivation - from seedlings

Harvest - in full bloom, usually from mid-July to September, the herb is cut several times a year, about 5 cm above the ground 

Use: mainly in Mediterranean cuisine in soups, sauces, salads and meat dishes, in traditional Slovak cuisine marjoram is an essential part of potato and legume soups, stews, as well as potato and cabbage dishes 

Effect on human health: 

Contents: essential oils, containing mainly terpenoids (e.g. linalool), flavonoids (diosmetin, quercetin, luteolin, apigenin) and phenolic acids (rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid) 

Phytotherapeutic groups: carminative, antibiotic, antiphlogistic 

Diseases and pests: 

Pests: Aphids, thrips, mites, 

Diseases: Fusarium solani, Fusarium oxysporum