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Can You Grow Marjoram in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

Marjoram grows well here in full sun with well-drained soil — a fragrant, low-maintenance herb.

Plant zones

4a–9b

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

70–100 days

When to plant Marjorams in Alabama

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 26 – May 26

Dates are approximate, based on Alabama's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Marjoram

Marjoram is oregano's sweeter, milder cousin — a tender perennial herb (grown as an annual in cold zones) with a warm, aromatic flavor perfect for Mediterranean cooking.

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Pinch regularly to keep bushy. Harvest before it flowers for best flavor. Bring pots indoors in cold zones.

Full marjoram growing guide →

Gardening in Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.