Growing marjoram in your garden is easy

Unfortunately, the vast majority of us uses dry marjoram for cooking, but that is a shame, because fresh marjoram is excellent for your health too. It is also as a medical plant and it is used to alleviate digestive problems. It was even given to six-month old babies or new mothers, in the past. It has soothing effect on digestive system, but also on tummies of their mothers. So, how can you grow it at home?

Location

The first step is choosing the right location. Marjoram likes warm temperature, so if you want to grow it in your garden, choose a place with plenty of sun where the soil is warm. This soil should be well-drained too. No standing water for too long. If the soil is poor in nutrients, you need to fertilize during the growing season and since you will be consuming the plant, use organic fertilizers.

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Sowing

Growing from seeds is easy. You may sow directly in a flower bed or in a flower pot during April. Pots must be in a bright room if you want to pre-grow seedlings properly. Do not sow too deep. Just cover with a thin layer of soil. In the second half of May, you can transfer seedlings outside. If you are growing several plants, leave 10 to 20 cm of space between them.

Marjoram and cooking

Marjoram has a long tradition in European cuisine. People only use leaves and most often in soups and in some meat dishes. Marjoram works well in potato pancakes or in goulash or liver dishes. It is also used to season game and salad sauces. Marjoram supports proper digestion and it is therefore used in foods that are higher in fat. You can use both fresh and dried marjoram. If you want to dry it, hang several branches upside down. Drying is very quick. Store dried marjoram in paper bags or glass containers where it should last for a year or so.

Marjoram as a medicine

Marjoram supports digestion by increasing secretion of gastric juices. If you suffer from diarrhoea, intestinal colic or bloating, drink marjoram tea. Marjoram also relieves headaches and it is used to relieve stress (it does not have sedative effects).It is also used as a disinfectant or to fight colds and finally, patients with rheumatism use marjoram bandages to alleviate the pain.

Source: https://www.pestik.cz/module/csblog/post/336-2-pestujeme-majoranku.html

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