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Can You Grow Marjoram in California?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–9b

California last frost

mid-January

California first frost

late December

Days to harvest

70–100 days

When to plant Marjorams in California

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 10

Harvest

Mar 21 – Apr 20

Dates are approximate, based on California'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 California

California spans more climate zones than any other state. Coastal regions are mild year-round; the Central Valley is hot and productive; mountains are cold; deserts are extreme.