{"product_id":"sweet-marjoram","title":"Sweet Marjoram","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eOriganum majorana\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW SWEET MARJORAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors in fall. Direct sow after last frost 2–3 seeds per inch, thin to 6–8”. Keep moist. Pinch out the growing tips to promote branching and higher yields. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 7-11. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 120 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life 3–5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e  requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e7-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e6–8”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e80–95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet Marjoram Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 284m seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 1,134m seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Tender perennial cultivated for its sweet pine and citrus flavored leaves, hardy to zone 7. Used in herbes de Provence, related to oregano which has a stronger flavor. Aroma is similar to oregano, but sweeter and more balsam-like. Compact plant. Use the flowers, which have a mild and marjoram-like flavor, as you would the herb to garnish salads, soups, stews, sauces, and stuffing. Also pairs well with citrus, mushrooms and fish. Good digestive, respiratory bronchial and arthritic tonic, antispasmodic properties. Oil is used externally for sprains, bruises and muscle relaxant. Do not use medicinally if pregnant. Tags: Color: Green, Season: Summer, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginated in the southern Europe and Mediterranean. Known to the Greens and Romans as a symbol of happiness.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":3545012869,"sku":"13889","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":31293414965290,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/sweet-marjoram.jpg?v=1496964930","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/sweet-marjoram","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}