Richters ProGrowers Info
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Marjoram
(Origanum majorana) |
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Market
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Products:  (herb);  (herb);  (herb); 
Market size: 12,000 hectares (world), 800 ha (North America)
Prospects: prices stable, volume stable
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Culture |
Seed density: 3,500 seeds/gram
Exposure: full sun
Soil: well-drained, pH 6.5-7.5
Crop duration: 1 year (2-3 years in zone 9+)
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Sowing rate: 5-6kg/ha (direct), 0.2-0.3kg/ha (indirect).
Planting: requires warmth to do well; germinates best above 15°C daytime and 10°C nighttime. Sow direct in warmer zones; or sow indirect in plugs 12 weeks before field planting in cooler zones.
Field spacing: 30-40cm between rows x 10cm within rows.
Yield: 2.5-3t/ha (years 1-3).
Pests: whitefly
Diseases: botrytis gray mold, alternaria, puccinia rust, septoria.
Buyers want: no data.
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Sowing rate: 1g/1000 plants.
Planting: sow in plugs or direct in pots 6-8 weeks before sale. Minimum 15°C days, 10°C nights.
Seeds to finished plugs: 6 weeks.
Plugs to saleable plants: 2-4 weeks.
Pests: whitefly, spider mite, thrip
Diseases: few problems.
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– Dried Production
– Fresh Production
– Oil Production
– Potted Plant Production
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