Marjoram - Herbs

kr33 (Origanum majorana)

Annual culinary herb, requires heat. Sow into seed trays, later transplant in small bunches. Good plant for bees.

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Variety-specific characteristics

Lifespan annual
Comment good for pollinators
Temperature requirements frost-sensitive
Origanum majorana
Nutrient requirements low
Seed spacing in the row 10 cm
Seed spacing between the row 25-30 cm
Sowing depth 0-0.5 cm

Explanations

Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.