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When to Plant Marjoram in Avon, Minnesota (56310)

Location

Avon, Minnesota

ZIP Code

56310

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Based on last frost Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Zone 4b

Pro tip: Start Marjoram seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Origanum majorana
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 12-24"
Spread 18"
Type Spreading
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6+ hours)

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Water

Low to Moderate

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟢 Easy
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Allow flower clusters to dry completely on the plant before harvesting.

Processing

Strip dried flower clusters, crush gently to release tiny seeds, winnow lightly.

Seed Viability

Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Marjoram seeds are very small — surface sow without covering when planting.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 32 plants of Marjoram. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Marjoram in Avon, Minnesota? +

In Avon (Zone 4b), start Marjoram seeds indoors around Tuesday, March 10, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Avon, Minnesota? +

The average last spring frost date for Avon, Minnesota (ZIP 56310) is around Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 4b.

How long does Marjoram take to grow? +

Marjoram typically matures in about 60 days from transplanting. In Avon, that means you can expect harvest around Tuesday, May 19, 2026 plus 60 days.

Should I start Marjoram indoors or direct sow in Minnesota? +

Marjoram should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Avon, that means starting around Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

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Growing Marjoram in Zone 4b

Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a popular garden vegetable. In Avon, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Marjoram seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.