الثلاثاء، 22 مارس 2011

Growing Marjoram/Oregano


Growing Marjoram/Oregano.................


The cultivation of marjoram / ​​oregano

Site: These herbs from the same family have similar tastes and are both easy to grow. Both plants enjoy bright sunlight and are not dependent on soil type and earn places in your herb garden. Their needs are different, however moisture. Marjoram rather be in the soil that is moist, while oregano prefers dry conditions.

Propagation: Start both herbs either from seed in spring or from cuttings in summer or root division in autumn.

Growing: Oregano is crawling on the ground grows to 6 feet in girth in a single season. Marjoram will grow upright and can in principle up to 2 meters wide and high. Growing one of them works well in pots if they are given plenty of light.

Harvesting: Cut the leaves as you need it.

Culinary uses: Because marjoram is sweeter and milder taste, it is best to use fresh leaves. Add leaves at the last moment when they are cooking. His unused light, citrus flavor is good for salad dressings, fish sauces, soups and poultry. It is lighter flavor also pairs well with cheese, tomato, bean or egg dishes. Marjoram is found in many recipes or French cuisine.

Oregano is stronger and more robust flavor often found in the cuisines of Italy, Greece, North Africa and Mexico. It is pungent, spicy flavor goes well with tomato sauces, eggplant, seafood and grilled meat. Italian dishes are almost synonymous with oregano, in fact, can imagine the pasta sauce or pizza without it. Oregano rich flavor deepens and mixes without overwhelming with flavors of soups and sauces. Because it retains its flavor well, oregano can be used either fresh or dried.

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