{"product_id":"suffolk-herbs-sweet-marjoram","title":"Suffolk Herbs Sweet Marjoram","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Marjoram is part of the Oregano family, having much the same flavour but only sweeter. This variety is only perennial in very mild areas or if given winter cover. It has fine flavoured grey green leaves and prefers full sun. It can grow to a height of 30cm (12\").\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet marjoram is a shrubby tender perennial that grows with wirey, red-brown stems and downy grey-green aromatic leaves. It produces tiny white flowers on clustered spikes in summer. It was believed that Aphrodite, the goddess of love, created sweet marjoram as a gentle symbol of happiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen to Sow Sweet Marjoram Seeds\u003cbr\u003eInside in March. Out side in May.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow Inside\u003cbr\u003eIn trays or pots at 20°C using a soil-less compost. Cover with fine soil. Prick out when large enough to handle and harden off before planting out in May.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow Outside\u003cbr\u003eCover with a very, very fine dusting of soil and water well. Germination of the tiny seed tends to be erratic. Prefers any good, alkaline, well drained, dry soil, in full sun. It hates wet winters and poor air circulation and likes a temperature of 22°C during the day and 15°F at night-time. Germination takes seven to 10 days. Sweet marjoram is frost-tender. Bring it indoors if frost threatens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat to do next\u003cbr\u003eWhen seedlings are large enough to handle, plant into pots. Once harden off plant out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest\u003cbr\u003eLeaves at any time. For drying, the leaves and flowers should be cut before the sun is too hot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King's Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48692430110962,"sku":"1052393","price":2.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/4605\/7714\/files\/WebsiteImageTemplate-2026-01-26T122658.431.jpg?v=1769430422","url":"https:\/\/www.zoarsark.co.uk\/products\/suffolk-herbs-sweet-marjoram","provider":"Zoars Ark Pet Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}