Herbs
Sweet marjoram
Leafy shoots to snip before heavy flowering.
Sowing & planting windows in Australia
Planting timing varies by broad Australian gardening zone. Local weather, unusual seasons and your garden’s microclimate can shift timing.
Cool
Sow · Sep–Nov
Core months: September, October, November
Possible / shoulder months: August, December
Temperate
Sow · Sep–Oct
Core months: September, October
Possible / shoulder months: March, April, August, November
Subtropical
Sow · Sep–Oct
Core months: September, October
Possible / shoulder months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August
Tropical
Sow · Apr–May
Core months: April, May
Possible / shoulder months: March, June, July, August, September
Arid
Sow · Jul
Core months: July
Getting started
Sow seed for new plants, or root soft cuttings from a healthy plant; set out once conditions are mild.
The right conditions
Choose sun to light shade and fertile, free-draining soil; protect from harsh heat where appropriate.
As it grows
Water while establishing, then avoid prolonged waterlogging. Trim or pinch regularly to encourage useful leafy growth and airflow.
Ready to harvest
Snip leafy shoots before heavy flowering and never remove more than about one-third of the plant at once.
Related how-to guides
Take softwood herb cuttings
Choose healthy material from a correctly identified plant.
Harvest herbs and pinch basil for more growth
Identify the culinary herb and edible part.
Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.