Marjoram it's a herbaceous plant perennial belonging to the family of Lamiaceae. Native to north-eastern Africa and central Asia, it has been known since ancient times. The ancient Romans used it as remedy for the treatment of many ailments such as bruises and eye problems. The doctors of ancient Greece instead considered the marjoram plant a antidote effective against snake bites, rheumatism and muscle pain. Marjoram can reach a 'height of 20-60 cm with its stem and woody branches that grow in the form of a bush. The leaves along the stem are green and i flowers they are small with a nice pinkish-white color and consist of five petals.

CARE

Marjoram it is a herb aromatic from very simple cultivation, which is well suited to cultivation in pots or in the garden. The soil must be quite humid and rich in organic substances; marjoram also lends itself to being cultivated practically in all substrates, always paying particular attention to stagnant water. Marjoram loves a mild climate, fears the winter frosts and prefers sunny locations. If you live in a place where winter is very cold, you can still grow it paying particular attention to protect it from the cold, the windowsill will be its perfect, bright and sheltered place. The watering I can be marjoram little frequent because it is a plant resistant even if its need for water increases in the dry season. Remember to not overdo the quantities of water which could create harmful and dangerous stagnations, water little but often.

CURIOSITY'

According to an ancient legend, the goddess of love Aphrodite was the first to cultivate marjoram and for this reason it was common for Greek girls to put a sprig under the pillow, an action that would have allowed them to see the face of the future husband in a dream. .