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Growing Marigolds From Seed
How to grow marigolds from seed: quick germination, transplants or direct sowing, pinching, heat stalls, deadheading, height by type, soil and uses.
By Hensley’s Seed Co.
Marigolds - Key Growing Information
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
Seedlings appear in 4–7 days at 75–80°F (24–27°C).
SOWING:
Transplants are recommended: sow into a 72-cell flat or your usual container 4–6 weeks before planting out, just covering the seed, and plant out once frost is past. For blooming packs, sow 8 weeks before you want flowers. To sow in place, plant ¼" deep. Pinch plants to make them branch. NOTES: Hot spells can make plants stall, slowing growth and flowering for a while. Remove spent blooms often for more flowers.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies.
PLANT SPACING:
8–18" overall: French types 8–12", Gem types about 12", African types 12–18".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Grown as an annual.
HARVEST:
Cut when flowers are fully open but the centers are still tight.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Average soil with moderate feeding; pH 6.0–7.5 is best.
USES:
Beds, borders, mass plantings, containers and window boxes. The flowers are edible, and taller varieties make good cut flowers.SCIENTIFIC NAME: Tagetes spp.
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