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Can You Grow Marjoram in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–9b

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

70–100 days

When to plant Marjorams in Louisiana

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

Apr 10 – May 10

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana'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 Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.