Riz
15th April 2010, 04:41 PM
i scattered the seeds in to my "herb basket" the basket has mint/basil and now sweet marjoram growing inside it :)
Sweet marjoram, oregano's more subtly flavored cousin, is a tender perennial that is grown as an annual in northern gardens. Believed to be native to North Africa, the Middle East, and part of India, sweet marjoram grows from 25 to 60 cm (10 to 24 inches) tall. A pretty herb with a rather bushy, sprawling habit, sweet marjoram makes an attractive hanging plant and is ideal for borders and rock gardens.
Abundant, small, round, fuzzy-haired, opposite leaves are grayish-green and have a sweet, spicy fragrance and flavor.
Sweet marjoram has a purplish, square stem and many wiry branches, and a thin main root with side branches.
Produces clusters of dainty white or pink flowers that appear on spikes at the ends of the branches in late summer to early fall. Before they open, the flower buds resemble knots, hence the herb's common name "knotted marjoram."
May be grown in pots and containers, both outside and indoors.
Leaves, flowers, and tender stems may all be eaten.
USES
In traditional folk medicine, sweet marjoram was used as a remedy for asthma, indigestion, headache, rheumatism, toothache, earache, flatulence, epilepsy, and to help relieve the pain of childbirth. The oil was used as a liniment for sprains and bruises and to promote perspiration in those suffering from the measles.
Culinary uses - Sweet marjoram improves the flavor of most dishes and is a popular kitchen standby when the chef is not sure which herb to use. It is deceptively potent, however, so use it sparingly.
Sweet marjoram, oregano's more subtly flavored cousin, is a tender perennial that is grown as an annual in northern gardens. Believed to be native to North Africa, the Middle East, and part of India, sweet marjoram grows from 25 to 60 cm (10 to 24 inches) tall. A pretty herb with a rather bushy, sprawling habit, sweet marjoram makes an attractive hanging plant and is ideal for borders and rock gardens.
Abundant, small, round, fuzzy-haired, opposite leaves are grayish-green and have a sweet, spicy fragrance and flavor.
Sweet marjoram has a purplish, square stem and many wiry branches, and a thin main root with side branches.
Produces clusters of dainty white or pink flowers that appear on spikes at the ends of the branches in late summer to early fall. Before they open, the flower buds resemble knots, hence the herb's common name "knotted marjoram."
May be grown in pots and containers, both outside and indoors.
Leaves, flowers, and tender stems may all be eaten.
USES
In traditional folk medicine, sweet marjoram was used as a remedy for asthma, indigestion, headache, rheumatism, toothache, earache, flatulence, epilepsy, and to help relieve the pain of childbirth. The oil was used as a liniment for sprains and bruises and to promote perspiration in those suffering from the measles.
Culinary uses - Sweet marjoram improves the flavor of most dishes and is a popular kitchen standby when the chef is not sure which herb to use. It is deceptively potent, however, so use it sparingly.