A spring marjoram plant potted up for sale, approx. 2 years old.
It has just started its growing season here in New Hampshire.
This culinary herb is used for many different cooking dishes here at
the farm, including many pasta dishes. |
A hardy, perennial herb, native to North Africa and Asia which likes a
well drained, fertile soil. Marjoram plants can spread if left to their
own accord.
Marjoram, or also called "sweet marjoram" is a variety grown
for its culinary uses as a cooking herb and as an ornamental
plant. This variety grows to about two feet high with purple flowering
leaves in the summer which attract many beneficial bees and insects. The
flowering tops are used in dried
arrangements here at the farm and we use the dried herb leaves in many
food dishes. It has a mild oregano flavor and is great in soups, salads,
sauces and with vegetable dishes.
Availability: Plants are available at at farm or local
farmers market on a pre-order basis only. The cut, dried leaves-of
the herb plant are available on a pre-order basis in a one ounce size by
special request.
Prices: Field grown plants in large pots are $5.00
each. |
