Marjoram Seed
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Marjoram Seed

Origanum vulgare

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Supplied as a packet of approximately 200 seeds.

Was alleged created by Aphrodite as a symbol of happiness!

Sweet spicy flavoured grey green foliage. A very valuable herb as an infusion as it is a relief for stomach pains.

A member of the mint family.

• Half hardy annual.
• Reaches 2 feet (60 cm) tall.
• Likes a warm sunny position (it doesn't like the cold!)
• Like fertile, free draining soil.
• Suitable for container growing.
• Sow under glass in trays, or late Spring directly outside (please note germination can be slow).
• Plant seedlings out 6" (15 cm) apart (please note they can be slow to grow).
• Flowers July - September with small pale pink flowers.
• If you cut plants to 1" (2.5 cm) in Autumn they can be brought indoors.

• Culinary Uses.
• Good for use in stews, soup, on pizza, with pasta, eggs and cheese!
• Can be infused for tea.
• Can be chopped into salad.
• Good compliment for fish.
• Flowers are edible.

• Medicinal Uses.
• Can ease colds, coughs, whooping cough, asthma and headaches.
• Can help nervous disorders.
• Can ease rheumatic pains and tensions.
• Can help you sleep.
• Good for stimulating appetite.
• Homeopaths sometimes use to treat female sex disorders.

• Other Uses.
• As nosegays!
• Used in pot pourri and herb pillows.
• Can be used in bouquet garni.
• Can be used to scent furniture polish.
• Seed heads can be used as bird food!

Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

Disclaimer
As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them; this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before using.

Supplied as a packet of approximately 200 seeds.

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