MARJORAM

Origanum majorana

  • COMMON NAMES

    Marjoram, Knotted Marjoram, Pot Marjoram, Sweet Marjoram

  • PLANT FAMILY

    Asteraceae

    The Daisy Family

  • NATIVE REGION

    Native to the Mediterranean.

  • HABITAT

    Grows best with neutral to alkaline soil in full sun.

  • CULTIVATION

    Perennial

  • PARTS USED

    Leaf & Flower

PREPARATION

PROPERTIES: Volatile Oils & Terpenes

FLAVOR PROFILE: Delicate, Woody, Green

PAIRING: Vegetables, Sauces, Meats

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of hot water.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz honey; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup honey for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz vinegar; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup vinegar for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz spirit; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup spirit for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Dries quickly, air dry and do not apply additional heat to retain delicate volatile oil.