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Sweet Marjoram grows about 12 inches tall as is mostly grown as an annual. It is fairly slow growing so either start early, or buy a plant at a garden center. The benefit to starting from seeds is that you can grow some inside and outside for such a low cost. Marjoram grows well in containers and inside as a kitchen herb! It needs a sunny spot with fairly rich soil, but not overly moist. It does need room to breath both indoors and outdoors, so don’t overcrowd. Keep it weeded VERY well-again, because it doesn’t like being overcrowded. Also, new seedlings should be kept out of the blazing hot sun if possible. After the first frost, you can cut it down to about one inch from the ground and transplant to a 6 inch pot to bring indoors or leave in the ground and mulch it for protection. In colder climates it may not survive, but it doesn’t hurt to take the chance as long as you move one inside as well.
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