oregano

[jglad]

hello there

i have seedling oregano on my windowsill and it has not grown any bigger in the past week and a half i was wondering if this is normal and when i can expect any changes

Jamie

[smallblueplanet]

I guess while its alive its okay - there's still not lots of sunlight about, maybe its putting down roots?

[Jardiniere]

whilst we are talking about oregano...is marjoram much the same? whats the difference????anyone ???
I grew marjoram last year and used it like oregano.......

[jglad]

Marjoram is in fact another name for oregano so yes it is the same herb

[TonyF]

As jglad says, it's exactly the same plant and I always wonder why places like Suffolk Herbs sell the same seeds under different names - it's very confusing unless your a bit more herby experienced.

[smallblueplanet]

From Jekka's Herb Farm (if anyone knows then you reckon it'd be Jekka - 12 Chelsea golds. :-) )

Welcome to Jekka's Herb Farm | Specialising in Organic, Culinary, Aromatic, Decorative and Medicinal Herbs

Origanum marjorana
Sweet Marjoram, Knotted Marjoram

Half hardy perennial, often grown as an annual. Ht. 30 cm. Tiny white flowers which grow round a green centre. Oval, pale green, soft, very aromatic leaves. Excellent culinary flavour, use with meat or vegetables. Medicinal, infuse as tea for colds...
Aspect : Full Sun
Flower colour : White
Hardiness : Half hardy
Type : Annual

Origanum onites
Pot Marjoram

Perennial, Ht. 45 cm. Clusters of small pink, purple flowers in summer. Oval, dark green hairy aromatic leaves. Culinary, use with meat and vegetables.
Aspect : Full Sun
Flower colour : Purple/Pink
Hardiness : Fully hardy
Type : Perennial

Origanum x onites
French Marjoram

Perennial, Ht. 45 cm. Clusters of small pink/purple flowers in summer. Oval slightly hairy mid green, lightening to gold in summer, aromatic leaves. Culinary, use leaves with meat or vegetables.
Aspect : Full Sun
Flower colour : Purple/Pink
Hardiness : Fully hardy
Type : Perennial

Origanum vulgare
Oregano, Wild Marjoram

Perennial, Ht. 45 cm. Clusters of small mauve, purple flowers in summer. Oval, dark green hairy aromatic leaves. Strong flavour, use with meat and vegetables. Very attractive to butterflies
Aspect : Full Sun
Flower colour : Mauve/Purple
Hardiness : Fully hardy
Type : Perennial

There are other varieties too!

[everdream78]

Well, you learn something new every day! I never knew (and I would consider myself fairly knowledgeable about herbs) that marjoram and oregano were the same!

[smallblueplanet]

Well, you learn something new every day! I never knew (and I would consider myself fairly knowledgeable about herbs) that marjoram and oregano were the same!

They're not - didn't you read my post?

[Alison]

I always thought that they were part of the same family but different types, a bit like French and Runner beans maybe????

[Nicos]

Have a look at them both here...

Country Herbs : : tips & ideas

Quote.....All Marjorams are Oreganos, since the genus name for both is Origanum, but not all Oreganos are Marjorams

Quote.....All Oreganos and Marjorams are part of the Mint family

(Good bit of info there SBP!!)


Hmmm....think I'm going to do more herbs this year....getter to to the garden centre again SBP ( THANKS!!!)

[smallblueplanet]

Hmmm....think I'm going to do more herbs this year....getter to to the garden centre again SBP ( THANKS!!!)

Yes we're looking for some marjoram for cooking. I expect you'll be looking for French marjoram?!!!

Might even make a trip to Jekkas its near us (ish) I think. Edit - oh they've only got a few open days. Jekka's Herb Farm - Open Days

[veg4681]

I've bought them (both marjoram and oregano) as plants only and they grow wild. Growing from seeds is too much hard work for me. I think you should be able to propagate from cuttings too as they're fairly tender or even pull out the plants with roots from other gardens.

[pjh75]

hello there

i have seedling oregano on my windowsill and it has not grown any bigger in the past week and a half i was wondering if this is normal and when i can expect any changes

Jamie

Did your seedling grow? I sowed oregano on 9th March and still nothing... am thinking maybe the seed was no good. The packet was given to me and there was no date on it. How much longer should I wait?

[Two_Sheds]

Marjoram or Oregano?
To clear up some confusion, take it from GardenAction that all marjoram varieties are oreganos, (the genus name for both is now 'origanum'), and 'wild marjoram' is in fact common oregano (Origanum vulgare). Marjoram Growing and cultivation, How To Grow Marjoram and Oregano

[HeyWayne]

Ah but is it "orreegah-noe" or is it "orriganno" like what the Mercans say?