Ge1, Marjoram Honey
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The honey
Marjoram belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and flowers from July to August. Harvesting this honey in late summer is possible because the herbaceous spice plant is intensively visited and foraged by bees. The flowers are easily accessible and produce abundant nectar.
In its liquid state, marjoram honey is light amber in colour. When crystallised, it takes on a smooth, creamy texture and a beige hue. It has a strong, spicy flavour with herbal notes, which can sometimes come across as slightly pungent. Because of its distinctive aroma, this honey is particularly valued in cooking: for savoury dishes, refining sauces, or baking bread. The beekeeping
This marjoram honey was collected by bees in the region around Aschersleben, which is located in the federal state of Sachsen-Anhalt. The region is known as Germany’s “herb chamber” and is the largest contiguous cultivation area of marjoram (Origanum majorana) in all of Europe. In the foothills of the Harz Mountains, the climate and soil conditions are ideal for growing aromatic plants. Each year, between 350 and 500 hectares of marjoram are cultivated as a specialty crop, since it is grown only as an annual plant.
The honey was harvested in 2024 by a local beekeeping company from ‘Groß Schierstedt’ and, due to the high production volume, was sold to this honey producers’ cooperative. |
