Origanum majorana 'Venezia' - P11

Description
The Sweet marjoram 'Venezia' (Origanum majorana) is a herbaceous plant with a spicy flavour. Its light green leaves are egg-shaped and have entire margins. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of Sweet marjoram 'Venezia'.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Majorana hortensis.

Bulletpoints
* spicy flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for growing in pots

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The light green, whole-edged leaves are egg-shaped and have a convincingly spicy flavour.

Spread
Southern Europe.

Growth
Broad, shrubby.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Sowing
Sow in trays or seed trays from March to April. Sow outdoors from May to June.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
- Harvest: In the period from July to October - Sowing in trays or seed boxes: In the period from March to April - Sowing outdoors: From May to June.

Care
Too much fertiliser harms the herb flavour! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Use
Tubs, cottage garden, bee pasture, cooking, medicinal plant, medit. Kitchen