Marjoram: growing from seeds

Few people know that such a common seasoning, like a marjoram garden, in another way is called oregano. This plant is very popular with lovers of herbs. It can easily be grown on a garden plot, and it will please you with its pleasant aroma.

Marjoram, grown from seeds of which is carried out directly into the ground, has a low germination capacity. This heat-loving plant with an optimum germination temperature of 20-30 degrees.

It is worth telling a little more about the multiplication of such a wonderful plant, like marjoram. Growing from seeds occurs in early spring, when the air temperature will reach 20-25 degrees.

Usually this weather is in the middle of April - beginning of May. On seedlings under Covering film sow marjoram. Cultivation from the seeds of this plant does not require special care, and in a few weeks it will be possible to observe young sprouts. When they grow up a little, the oregano is planted in a specially designated place for it. Withstood the distance between the bushes of 20 cm. She likes sunny places or weakly shaded areas and will look good on alpine hills and small flower beds.

You can multiply oregano and vegetatively: for this you need to dig out a part of the plant and transplant it to a new place. Undoubtedly, it will get accustomed much faster, and in your garden there will be a new pride - marjoram. Cultivation from seeds is inferior to vegetative reproduction, so it's better to use the latter method for impatient gardeners.

Oregano will not be at all against regular feeding, although it will be free to do without them if planted on fertile soil after vegetable crops.

Care of the plant is carried out in a timely manner with weeds, watering and loosening the soil.

Fresh oregano is used in salads, meat and fish dishes, as well as in canning.

Harvesting occurs during flowering, when the plant contains the maximum amount of essential oils. From the marjoram are made brooms, which are then dried in a warm unventilated room.

The dried marjoram is added to the tea: on winter evenings it is especially tasty, and the fragrant aroma will remind you of summer dunks. This drink is very good for taking headaches: it will relieve fatigue and improve your sleep.

To get rid of bleeding and inflammation of the gums, try rinsing your mouth with marjoram infusion. It has wound healing anti-inflammatory properties.

For cosmetic purposes, the plant is used as a lotion for the treatment of acne, and infusions from the leaves will help narrow the pores and cleanse your skin better than any lotion.

Essential oil of marjoram is added for the enrichment of creams and shampoos - it perfectly nourishes, cleans and softens the skin, heals bruises and calluses, and also struggles with cellulite.

Could you think that you grow not only aromatic seasoning, but also a panacea for many diseases in your garden? Discover the various applications of oregano in the farm!