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Can You Grow Marjoram in Ohio?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–9b

Ohio last frost

early April

Ohio first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–100 days

When to plant Marjorams in Ohio

Start indoors

Feb 9

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 16 – Jul 16

Dates are approximate, based on Ohio'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 Ohio

Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.