SEEDS and BULBS

Marjoram is a perennial aromatic and medicinal plant, a cousin of oregano, that grows in semi-mountainous and mountainous parts of the Mediterranean countries. With a growth of about half a meter, marjoram is characterized by upright stems, small round ash-green leaves and small white-pink flowers that appear at the ends of the stems. Marjoram has no special soil requirements, as long as the soil has very good drainage. It prefers relatively sunny positions and is particularly resistant to cold. Marjoram is considered a xeric crop and can withstand high temperatures. Suitable time for planting marjoram is in spring and early autumn. We plant at distances of 30-40 cm between the plants, while if we plant it in a rock garden we choose a position near oregano and thyme. For marjoram plants in a pot, we make sure to place them in a place with western or northern exposure and we get general-purpose potting soil or more special for aromatic plants.

Lola is a cold season plant that grows best in low temperature conditions. Ideal growth temperature is 14-19°C, while high temperatures cause the early development of the flowering shoot. When planted in autumn, winter and spring we look for a sunny position on the balcony, while in the summer months it is more shaded. Also, we choose a relatively sheltered position from the strong north winds of winter. We must point out that the lola is less tolerant of very low temperatures than the classic lettuces, of the romana variety. cultivation of lettuce can be combined with strawberry, cucumber, onion, garlic, radish and tomato and thus result in very efficient crops. For example, between the lettuces planted every 30 cm, we can plant onion heads or garlic cloves to complement our salad with spring onions and garlic.