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Can marjoram be overwintered?
Marjoram is not hardy, unlike oregano. In the field he does not let himself overwinter. If you keep it in the pot on the warm sill, you can bring it over the winter with a bit of luck.
To preserve early marjoram by dryingMarjoram is not hardy
At minus temperatures, the cultivated marjoram, which is most commonly planted in the gardens, enters. You can try to plant it in a pot and overwinter it in the house. That works but rarely.
Oregano can be overwintered
Oregano survives in contrast to marjoram and low temperatures quite well and is therefore usually maintained as a biennial plant in the garden.
Before winter you should cut it back and cover it with fleece, leaves or other materials as a precaution.
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The heat-loving marjoram is native to southern regions. There he is always grown perennial. In our latitudes, it is too cold for outdoor hibernation. He is therefore cultivated only as an annual plant.