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Marjoram

Marjoram (Origanum vulgare) is used for seasoning in tomato, carrot, cauliflower, and spinach dishes. Sprigs are often added to a fire to impart flavor to the food above.

Planting Info:
Grown from seed or cuttings.
Space between rows: 30 cm (12")
Space between seeds: 30 cm (12")
Depth: 1 cm (1/3")
Germinate: 14 days
Harvest: 60 days

Used as a powdered herb in the kitchen for soups, stuffings and sauces. It can be added to vegetables during cooking. It can also be added to breads and scones.

Medicinal uses:

Used by Hippocrates as an antiseptic.
Used for dizzy spells.
Reduces hair loss.
Chewing leaves relieves tooth pain.

Marjoram Tea: Four to five fresh sprigs of fresh leaf and flower in hot water and steeped for five minutes. Often good at the first sign of illness.